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Single Crystal XRD & Powder XRD systems for the Natural History Museum

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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26 Sep 2022 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum is seeking two advanced X-ray Diffractometer systems, a Single Crystal XRD and a Powder XRD, for scientific applications in London. The tender, titled "Single Crystal XRD & Powder XRD systems for the Natural History Museum," is valued at £914,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 26th October 2022 and the contract period starting on 28th November 2022 until 31st March 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in diffraction apparatus to supply cutting-edge equipment to the Natural History Museum. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance the museum's research capabilities through the acquisition of state-of-the-art scientific instruments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single Crystal XRD & Powder XRD systems for the Natural History Museum

Notice Description

The Natural History Museum (NHM) wishes to secure two X-ray Diffractometer systems (a Single-Crystal XRD and a Powder XRD). These are required for a range of the most demanding scientific applications in the Natural History Museum, London. We are looking for a state-of-the-art Single-Crystal XRD instrument (SCXRD) that enables the structure analysis of very small and complex crystals at ambient and non-ambient conditions (low/high temperature, high pressure). We are also looking for a state-of-the-art Powder XRD instrument that enables the analysis of both tiny and large sample volumes at the highest resolution, speed, and reproducibility. Versatility in measurement modes and sample stages is essential. The instrument shall be equipped with heating and cooling stages to monitor the thermal behaviour of phases. Auto-sample changing capability is required to ensure laboratory efficiency and high throughput.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de313013-46ab-4624-8036-6093ef8b89c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6be9d7-c8e0-4bdd-9ed7-a9eb3cefe8b2
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£914,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
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
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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