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PORTABLE FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRA-RED ANALYSER

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Award

05 Oct 2018 at 10:50

Award Notice
Tender

31 Aug 2018 at 09:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by The National Archives involves the acquisition of a Portable Fourier Transform Infra-Red Analyser, with the intention of enhancing the analytical capabilities for archival materials. This open tender was published on 31st August 2018, and the submission deadline was set for 17th September 2018. The contract, with a total value of £28,533, commenced on 10th October 2018 and is scheduled to conclude on 9th October 2023. Addressing needs within the office and computing machinery sector, this procurement is located in Richmond, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, software development, and IT services. Suppliers capable of providing training and ongoing remote support after the sale will particularly benefit from this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender acknowledges their suitability, fostering a competitive landscape for innovative solutions related to this analytical tool.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PORTABLE FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRA-RED ANALYSER

Notice Description

The purpose of this Procurement Exercise is for the purchase of a portable Fourier Transform Infra-Red analyser that can be used to non-destructively analyse the chemical structure of archival collection material and other samples, with warranty; and the purchase/license of software for use with the analyser which allows data capture, spectral subtraction, spectral comparison to reference libraries, compatibility with our own libraries of reference spectra including IRUG database of reference spectra. The Appointed Supplier must also provide training to TNA staff in the use of the analyser and software within 2 months of purchase; and provide remote support to TNA staff in the use of the analyser and software for at least 5 years after purchase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02092630-2d3a-4b1e-8bb0-27d652bebcab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03e02559-0f71-4714-a1c7-287bff3de3a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42000000 - Industrial machinery

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,533 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2018 - 9 Oct 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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