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Multiple excitation wavelength, portable, Raman spectrometer - AWARD

EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION)

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18 Oct 2024 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

EH Curatorial (Collections and Conservation), operating under English Heritage, has completed a procurement process for a multiple excitation wavelength, portable Raman spectrometer. The key focus of this acquisition is to enhance the analysis of historic collections in situ across various sites in the United Kingdom, including prehistoric, archaeological, and fine arts collections. This open procedure tender concluded with an award on 24 September 2024, with a contract starting from 6 September 2024 and ending on 31 March 2025. The total value of the contract is GBP 135,850, and the procurement category is classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically lasers and spectroscopy devices.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of high-precision laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in Raman spectroscopy. Companies with expertise in delivering, installing, and maintaining advanced analytical instruments, along with the capacity to provide comprehensive training and support, are well-suited for such contracts. SMEs particularly stand to gain, given the suitability criterion, potentially resulting in long-term partnerships with English Heritage to support conservation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multiple excitation wavelength, portable, Raman spectrometer - AWARD

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0168fa7-007b-4d69-b73b-024c3f738c1e
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
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

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38636100 - Lasers

38636110 - Industrial lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 8QX
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Park
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RENISHAW UK SALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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