Tender

GB-London: Handheld XRF Spectrometer and Related Services

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

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Tender

28 Oct 2020 at 15:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum is seeking to procure a handheld X-ray fluorescence spectrometer along with related services. This procurement falls under the goods category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with the end date for submissions set for 13th November 2020. The total budget for the project is estimated at £500,000, although it is subject to confirmation, and the winning contract will commence on 14th December 2020, lasting until 13th December 2025. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific equipment and maintenance services. Companies with experience in producing or supplying spectrometers, as well as those capable of offering ongoing support and service contracts, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, organisations that are classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is supportive of such entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Handheld XRF Spectrometer and Related Services

Notice Description

The V&A wishes to procure a hand-held X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, capable of identifying in situ the elemental composition of objects having a wide variety of sizes and shapes. The instrument chosen will be a 'turn-key' system and all hardware, firmware and software costs must be included in tender returns. In addition a full five year service contract (one year statutory warranty plus an additional four years of maintenance) should be included in the total cost. The instrument will be used in the Science Laboratory, stores and galleries across all V&A sites. Tenders may provide options or alternative quotes. Please note that the budget is not confirmed and the award of contract is subject to the V&A receiving the AHRC CapCo funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28f96140-f465-4db3-a072-f4686fdb6657
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4946c990-48cd-4a31-8ce7-bbd3fd4c7d9f
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 13 Dec 2025 Over 5 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
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENSINGTON
Postcode
SW7 2RL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

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