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Purchase of High Throughput Powder X-Ray Diffractometer

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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19 May 2026 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process to acquire a High Throughput Powder X-Ray Diffractometer, an advanced X-ray diffraction system intended for material research applications. This procurement falls under the industry category of X-ray inspection equipment and was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was valued at £333,332. The initial tender period concluded on 30th April 2026, and the contract commenced on 19th May 2026, with an expected completion date of 19th May 2027. This project is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in scientific and research equipment within the goods procurement category. Businesses that are particularly well-suited to this opportunity include SMEs capable of delivering high-quality X-ray inspection systems tailored to material research needs. The procurement process, tailored for smaller enterprises, aligns with the university's emphasis on collaborating with innovative suppliers, thus fostering industry partnerships and providing a competitive market for specialised equipment vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of High Throughput Powder X-Ray Diffractometer

Notice Description

Purchase of an Advanced X-ray Diffraction System for Material Research Applications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38aaaee2-c6e8-4848-9351-48f923a15667
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbba0cd8-3537-40e1-bf4d-f100145fd729
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,332 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,332 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 19 May 2027 1-2 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

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