Tender

Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction instrument

EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION)

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Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 17:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The EH Curatorial (Collections and Conservation) department, under the umbrella of English Heritage, is seeking to procure a Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) instrument to supplement its existing equipment for the Conservation Science team. This tender, classified under CPV code 33111000 for X-ray devices, falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and follows an open procedure below the threshold. The tender was published on 26th July 2024, with a submission deadline set for 4th September 2024. The contract period will commence on 20th September 2024 and conclude on 30th June 2025. Delivery will cover varied locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and Isle of Man. The total estimated contract value is between £119,000 and £142,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in scientific equipment manufacturing, supply, and maintenance, particularly those experienced with XRD instruments. SMEs can find this contract favourable as suitability preferences indicate openness to such enterprises. The successful supplier will not only provide the XRD equipment but also handle delivery, installation, training, and support, with an emphasis on long-term maintenance for a minimum of five years. Businesses that excel in high-precision instrumentation and can offer robust after-sales service, including optional maintenance contracts, would be well-positioned to compete in this tender, fostering potential growth through high-value, reputable contracts with English Heritage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction instrument

Notice Description

English Heritage Conservation Science team are seeking to procure a benchtop XRD instrument. This will supplement existing equipment to analyse historic collections in situ, at English Heritage sites across the country. The English Heritage collection spans from prehistoric to modern materials, with a large archaeological collection and archive, as well as fine and decorative arts, and social history. Analysis of these materials helps identify the materials present and any deterioration products, but also understand the impact of the environmental on the collections. XRD will be used to analyze metal corrosion products, organics and stone samples, which may contain clays and soluble salts, in the laboratory. The supplier is expected to supply and install the benchtop XRD instrument, give appropriate training and support, and to be able to maintain the system over a number of years (minimum 5 years for parts). Tendered prices should include equipment purchase price, delivery to English Heritage, installation, training and minimum one year warranty. It should also include, itemized separately, the optional costs of maintenance contracts for the system, for one, two and three year periods after expiry of the warranty. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f249f28-15f8-4235-96fb-f2c612c717dc
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33111000 - X-ray devices

33111300 - X-ray processing devices

33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system

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

38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

38947000 - X-ray microanalysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
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
EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 8QX
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Park
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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