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Procurement of an X-Ray Diffractometer

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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14 Nov 2022 at 17:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the procurement of an X-Ray Diffractometer, valued at £185,606. The procurement process, classified under goods, was completed through an open procedure. The deadline for tender submission was 28th September 2022, with the contract period expected to run from 21st October 2022 to 31st March 2026 in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity created by the University of Bristol could be beneficial for businesses specialised in diffraction apparatus. The procurement method chosen, an open procedure, allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, fostering competition. SciMed Ltd successfully secured the contract, demonstrating opportunities for SMEs in the industry category. Businesses located in the United Kingdom, particularly in the South West region, may find this tender appealing for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of an X-Ray Diffractometer

Notice Description

The University of Bristol has a requirement for a new X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) which will form part of the Facility for Radioactive Materials Surfaces (FaRMS), part of the National Nuclear User Facility (NNUF) project. FaRMS will be embedded in the Interface Analysis Centre (IAC), part of the School of Physics. The requirement is comprised of a state-of-the-art XRD system with particular focus on solid materials analysis, texture, and thin film characterisation. Offers are invited for the procurement of a floor-mounted XRD system, which will be able to measure polycrystalline/powders, texture, stress/strain, reciprocal space maps, thin film reflectivity, and have a Eulerian cradle (or a similar chi, phi and height stage) for single-crystal work. The ability to add environmental stages (such as high/low temperature and gas reaction cells) is important, so a vertical scattering geometry, theta-theta machine is most likely. Additional features, such as automatic height alignment and 2D detector set up would also be highly preferred.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b07284f-7faa-499e-a438-452e0a8a562a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6017170f-c72f-410d-a807-8782efe86562
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,606 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,606 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
yi19222@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

SCIMED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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