Tender

Single Crystal X-ray Crystallography System

UNIVERSITY OF READING

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

11 Oct 2018 at 10:51

TenderAmendment

11 Oct 2018 at 10:50

TenderAmendment

27 Sep 2018 at 08:36

Tender

20 Sep 2018 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading is seeking tenders for a Single Crystal X-ray Crystallography System to be used within its School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy. This procurement falls under the medical equipment category and has a value of £450,000, with a minimum contract value of £400,000. The procurement has been initiated through an open procedure, ensuring accessibility for all interested parties. The tender period is active and will close on 23rd October 2018, with contract commencement expected on 3rd December 2018, and lasting until 30th November 2022. The delivery location is in Reading, South West England, post code RG6 6AP.

This opportunity presents significant potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in medical equipment, particularly those producing X-ray devices and related technologies. Competitors in this tender should ideally possess expertise in high-performance scientific instruments and a strong understanding of the requirements for solid-state, chemical, biological, and materials science applications. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance market presence but also offer long-term collaboration with an esteemed academic institution.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Single Crystal X-ray Crystallography System

Notice Description

A high performance 4-circle kappa X-ray area detector single-crystal X-ray diffractometer is required for a wide range of solid-state, chemical, biological, physical and materials science applications to support researchers at the University of Reading, particularly from the Department of Chemistry and the School of Pharmacy. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82fd33e3-ec74-4240-9dc8-f1fe029af3b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a1f98e-effb-4049-a270-7e431bf70e0a
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 (above threshold)
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

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33111000 - X-ray devices

38947000 - X-ray microanalysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6AP
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-82fd33e3-ec74-4240-9dc8-f1fe029af3b2-2018-10-11T11:51:06+01:00",
    "date": "2018-10-11T11:51:06+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-82fd33e3-ec74-4240-9dc8-f1fe029af3b2",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "UOR/LAB/18/046",
        "title": "Single Crystal X-ray Crystallography System",
        "description": "A high performance 4-circle kappa X-ray area detector single-crystal X-ray diffractometer is required for a wide range of solid-state, chemical, biological, physical and materials science applications to support researchers at the University of Reading, particularly from the Department of Chemistry and the School of Pharmacy. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No",
        "datePublished": "2018-09-20T17:26:43+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "33000000",
            "description": "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "33111000",
                "description": "X-ray devices"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "38947000",
                "description": "X-ray microanalysers"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "RG6 6AP"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "RG6 6AP"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "RG6 6AP"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "RG6 6AP"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 400000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 450000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2018-10-23T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2018-12-03T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2022-11-30T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a1f98e-effb-4049-a270-7e431bf70e0a",
                "datePublished": "2018-10-11T11:51:06+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en",
                "dateModified": "2018-10-11T11:51:06+01:00"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Additional information on how to apply for this contract",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-98139",
            "name": "University of Reading",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University of Reading"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy, The University of Reading, PO Box 226, Whiteknights",
                "locality": "Reading",
                "postalCode": "RG6 6AP",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Areej Shabaa",
                "email": "gv137061@reading.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "0118 378 8305"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-98139",
        "name": "University of Reading"
    }
}