Award

Hard X-Ray Diffractometer

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2018 at 14:58

Tender

17 Nov 2017 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for a "Hard X-Ray Diffractometer" to enhance its advanced characterisation facility. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as X-ray devices (CPV code: 33111000). The open tender procedure was initiated on 17 November 2017 and had a deadline for submissions on 14 December 2017. The estimated value of the project is £700,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 29 March 2018 and conclude by 30 March 2018. This procurement is specifically located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment and technology sector, particularly those specialising in X-ray devices or advanced measurement systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given that the procurement has been classified as SME-friendly. Companies capable of providing high-performance laboratory equipment and those with expertise in specialised techniques for material analysis would find this contract appealing to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Hard X-Ray Diffractometer

Notice Description

We require a new High performance X-ray Diffractometer using hard (Ag and Mo) radiation for our advanced characterisation facility. This diffractometer must be capable of rapid data collection from the wide diversity of materials studied by TUoS researchers - both small bulk pieces (pellets, off-cuts etc.) and powdered specimens of ceramics, cements and refractories, metals and glasses. We then require the ability to perform a range of additional specialised techniques on powdered specimens: PDF analyses, and in situ / operando experiments using high pressure, low temperature or electrochemical coin and/or pouch cells during charge/discharge. Additional information: All expressions of interest, tender documents & tender returns must be obtained & conducted via the In-tend site referred to above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02c85ffe-f1ae-4ab8-a01c-b25e9d977b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7c04ad8-23f5-416d-b419-77be0c6f6886
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33111000 - X-ray devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MALVERN PANALYTICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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