Notice Information
Notice Title
Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
Notice Description
Bluecap Resources Ltd., a research company focussed on the processing and analysis of mining waste, is currently establishing a cutting-edge in-house analytical laboratory Bluecap Resources invites qualified suppliers to submit tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of of an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer ED-XRF. The instrument will be used primarily for ore and mining applications, requiring robust performance for complex matrices and precise rare earth element analysis. We will assess tenders received on lowest compliant Tender.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-bdaf20ed-16fb-45e8-b3fa-9fc5c1495db3
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6b5414-20e5-4699-8983-fa69b439bc6a
- 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 (below threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
-
- CPV Codes
38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £75,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 Jan 20251 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 29 Jan 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Jan 2025 - 14 Feb 2025 30 days
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- BLUECAP RESOURCES LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Nick John
- Contact Email
- nj@bluecapresources.com
- Contact Phone
- 01633 213377
Buyer Location
- Locality
- NEWPORT
- Postcode
- NP20 4PH
- Post Town
- Newport
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
- Delivery Location
- TLK South West (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Newport
- Electoral Ward
- Allt-yr-yn
- Westminster Constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6b5414-20e5-4699-8983-fa69b439bc6a
23rd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9da37c72-496d-4795-85f5-55b2920cbf1b
Update to bidders questions
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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