Tender

Macro X-ray fluorescence scanning system for the National Gallery

THE NATIONAL GALLERY

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery, located in London, is conducting an open procurement process to acquire a macro X-ray fluorescence scanning system. This innovative equipment aims to facilitate in-situ, non-invasive analysis of Old Master paintings, thereby enhancing interdisciplinary scientific and art historical research. The tender was published on 19 August 2016, with submissions accepted until 2 September 2016. The resultant contract is expected to commence on 1 February 2017 and conclude by 28 February 2018, and the associated category for this procurement is goods, specifically non-medical equipment based on the use of radiation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in technology and equipment manufacturing, particularly those specialising in non-invasive imaging and analysis tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process welcomes a diverse range of applicants capable of delivering sophisticated equipment that meets the project requirements. This could enable SMEs to expand their market reach and establish collaborations within the cultural and scientific sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Macro X-ray fluorescence scanning system for the National Gallery

Notice Description

The National Gallery is seeking to procure a macro X-ray fluorescence (MA-XRF) scanning system for in-situ, non-invasive analysis and imaging of Old Master paintings, to advance their interdisciplinary scientific and art historical research. The equipment will include a scanning/positioning system, a high efficiency X-ray source producing submillimetre spot sizes and a high sensitivity X-ray detector capable together of generating elemental maps with a spatial (lateral) resolution in the c.100-500 micron range using dwell times in the millisecond range, based on the acquisition of high quality spectral data. The elemental range of interest is Na to U. The equipment will produce scans at different spatial (lateral) resolutions and allow fast measurement (at a submillimetre resolution) of paintings up to several square metres in size e.g. within a working day or overnight.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f92a6e0-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30e5903-f80e-41d5-946f-f58e4d536ebe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38580000 - Non-medical equipment based on the use of radiations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL GALLERY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5DN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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