Multiple excitation wavelength, portable, Raman spectrometer

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

26th July 2024 18:05:38 PM

Tender Deadline

22nd August 2024 16:00:00 PM   Expired

Contract Summary

English Heritage Conservation Science team are seeking to procure Raman spectroscopy. 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. Raman spectroscopy will be used to analyze glass, metal corrosion products, pigments, soluble salts and deposits both in situ and on removed samples in the laboratory. The supplier is expected to supply and install the Raman 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. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-a04ac09a-16dc-43f0-8378-11015986f1b9

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (below Threshold)

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

33114000
38000000
38636100
38636110

CPV Division(s)

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Awarding Authority

EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION

Buyer Name

Naomi Luxford

Buyer Email

Naomi.Luxford@english-heritage.org.uk

Buyer Phone

02088538806

Buyer Address

Chesterfield Walk, Blackheath

London

SE10 8QX

United Kingdom