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Portable Fourier-transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer - AWARD

EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION)

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18 Oct 2024 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

EH Curatorial (Collections and Conservation) has completed the procurement process for the supply of a Portable Fourier-transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer to supplement their existing Bruker Alpha spectrometer. The tender, classified under the industry category "Spectroscopy devices" (CPV code 33114000), was specifically for analysing historic collections in situ across various English Heritage sites. The open procedure procurement method concluded with the contract being awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd. Key dates include the tender period closing on 5 September 2024, and the contract period running from 20 September 2024 to 31 March 2025. This procurement process is indicative of the organisation's commitment to preserving and understanding its extensive collection, which spans from prehistoric to modern materials.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in spectroscopic equipment and services. Companies that can supply, install, and maintain advanced analytical instruments, while also providing training and long-term support, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Smaller enterprises and those with a focus on historic preservation and analytical instrumentation for arts and heritage organisations could find significant growth potential through such tender opportunities. The contract valued at approximately £41,498.58 highlights the investment made by English Heritage in preserving its collection, suggesting ongoing needs for similar procurements in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Fourier-transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer - AWARD

Notice Description

English Heritage Conservation Science team are seeking to procure portable FTIR spectroscopy to supplement the existing Bruker Alpha spectrometer. 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. FTIR spectroscopy will be used to analyze glass, metal corrosion products, pigments, soluble salts and polymers both in situ and on removed samples in the laboratory. The supplier is expected to supply and install the FTIR spectroscopy system, 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
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f906fdd-ffdd-4015-b87a-064e19bc82e7
Current Stage
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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

CPV Codes

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,498 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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