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Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction instrument - AWARD

EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION)

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18 Oct 2024 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The English Heritage Conservation Science team has awarded a procurement contract to Bruker UK for the supply, installation, and maintenance of a Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) instrument. The contract, valued at £139,257, was awarded on 12th September 2024 and will be in effect from 20th September 2024 to 30th June 2025. The XRD instrument will assist in analysing historic collections, ranging from prehistoric to modern materials, at various English Heritage sites across the UK. Key responsibilities include delivering the equipment, providing training and support, and maintaining the system for a minimum of five years. This procurement falls under the "X-ray devices" category and aligns with CPV codes for laboratory and diagnostic equipment.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory and diagnostic equipment, particularly those capable of offering long-term support and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly suitable due to the specified suitability criteria. Engaging with English Heritage not only enhances a company’s portfolio but also opens up future collaboration possibilities in heritage conservation science. The open procurement method ensures a transparent process, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction instrument - AWARD

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-257e70ae-7b5c-461b-a170-14d5fcb804ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177e44fd-d2de-44df-8792-3eb76b22ebab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

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
£139,257 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2024 - 30 Jun 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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