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Supply of a Versatile X-ray Diffractometer based on a Laboratory Source at Diamond Light Source

DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD

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Award

15 Aug 2024 at 10:23

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Tender

06 Jun 2024 at 11:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Diamond Light Source Ltd, located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire, has awarded a contract for the supply of a versatile X-ray diffractometer based on a laboratory source. The procurement falls under the industry category of X-ray devices. The contract, awarded via an open procedure, involves supplying, delivering, installing, and commissioning the X-ray system, which will be primarily used for high-resolution reflectivity measurements of optical elements like mirrors and multilayers. The project will be executed from 19th August 2024 to 21st April 2025, with the delivery address postal code being OX11 0DE. The contracting authority is Diamond Light Source Ltd, and the awarded supplier is Bruker UK Limited.

The tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialised in scientific instrumentation, engineering, and advanced materials testing. SMEs are specifically encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Businesses involved in the production, supply, or maintenance of high-precision X-ray equipment would find this tender particularly advantageous. As part of the sustainable business framework, the project aligns well with firms aiming to expand their technological capabilities and enhance their portfolio in high-end scientific research and industrial applications. Potential suppliers must complete a simple registration on the Diamond Light Source tender portal to engage with the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Versatile X-ray Diffractometer based on a Laboratory Source at Diamond Light Source

Notice Description

Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. It is the largest science facility to be built in the UK for 40 years and produces ultra-violet, infra-red and X-ray beams of exceptional brightness. The scope of this contract is to supply, deliver, install and commission a versatile x-ray system based on an x-ray source, optics. diffractometer and detector. The system will be located at a permanent fixed position on the floor of the Optics Fabrication Building Lab. 5. The instrument will be mainly dedicated for reflectivity measurements to characterise testing of multilayer optical elements for the Multilayer Deposition System. The optical elements to be tested are mirrors, thin films and multilayers. These will be either free standing or mounted on holders. Therefore, a large range of sample weights and sizes should be possible to be installed on the diffractometer. It is envisaged that the instrument will be used for measuring high resolution reflectivity. Mirror and multilayer measurements will be done at grazing incidence angle. The diffractometer will have to accommodate samples weighting up to 1 Kg with dimensions up to 100mm (Length) x50mm (Width) x50mm (Height), appropriate stage motion to perform measurements at different positions on (to map) the sample. It is expected that the versatile x-ray diffractometer will be based on: a high intensity x-ray tube with a copper target; interchangeable, high energy and angle resolution x-ray optical modules for pre- and post-processing the x-ray beam; 4 circle diffractometer with sample stage allowing X, Y, Z translations, sample rotation and tilt adjustment perpendicular to the incident beam. The optics modules will be chosen according to required beam intensity, collimation, resolution and size. To apply visit our website which requires suppliers to complete a one-off simple registration form, which will generate a unique password for your account. You are then able to login to register your interest against the Tender and download the tender documents. Link to the site: https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-126393af-084c-4748-b298-17013da742ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9fa2fd-163b-4092-ba2c-59566c9965eb
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,217 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 7 Apr 2025 6-12 months
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
DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT, OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX11 0DE
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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