Award

Spectrometer and Service and Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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01 Oct 2021 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation is seeking to procure a high-throughput laboratory x-ray spectroscopy system, specifically an easyXAFS300+ Spectrometer. This contract falls under the goods category, with a focus on spectrometers, and is located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method is limited, characterised as an award procedure without a prior publication of a call for competition, due to the unique technical requirements that only one supplier can fulfil. The contract was awarded to EasyXAFS, LLC, with an active status and a total value of 369,000 USD, signed on 13 September 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment, particularly those offering spectrometers and associated services. Companies that provide installation, training, and maintenance for such scientific instruments would be well-suited to compete in future tenders, especially those equipped to handle high-throughput laboratory systems. This procurement initiative highlights the demand for advanced technical solutions in the research and innovation sector, creating avenues for growth in businesses capable of delivering these specialised products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spectrometer and Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

Procurement of a easyXAFS300+ Spectrometer with accessories; installation and user training; delivery and handling; and a 2 year service contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of an easyXAFS300+ Spectrometer with an easyX-300 enclosure; Analyzer package (0.5-m); XAFS Sample Wheel; XES motorized alignment and sample changer; 2 year service contract; Installation and user training; Shipping and handling.

Procurement Information

The Authority has a requirement for high-throughput laboratory x-ray spectroscopy system which combines x-ray absorption spectroscopy and laboratory high-resolution x-ray emission spectroscopy. Only this supplier is capable of meeting UKRI's requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e71a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024492-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£369,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EASYXAFS

Further Information

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