Tender

Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Instrument

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

29 Jul 2024 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, through its Cambourne School of Mines at the Penryn Campus in Cornwall, is currently in the tender stage for procuring a Micro X-Ray Fluorescence (Micro XRF) instrument. This procurement is classified under CPV code 38000000, covering laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement follows an open procedure with a total estimated value of £350,000 and is funded by the UK Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The process commenced on 29th July 2024, with the tender period closing on 27th August 2024 at 12:00 PM BST, and the contract period set from 23rd September 2024 to 24th September 2029.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing. Suppliers with capabilities in delivering, installing, and maintaining sophisticated scientific instruments over an extended period will find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement is open to all suppliers, though it does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, making it ideal for larger entities with the required expertise and resources to fulfil the University's detailed technical and service-oriented requirements.

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Notice Title

Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Instrument

Notice Description

The University of Exeter has a requirement for a Micro X-Ray Fluorescence (Micro XRF) instrument for use in a project being delivered by the Cambourne School of Mines at the University's Penryn Campus in Cornwall. The University intends to award a contract to a single supplier for 5-years to include the delivery and installation of the equipment and an ongoing warranty / service and maintenance period. This requirement is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97bdd9d5-5708-472c-8dce-4290ddc45d9f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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