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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR XRF Spectrometer

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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12 Nov 2021 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University is currently conducting an open procurement process for the supply of an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer, titled "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR XRF Spectrometer." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically related to spectrometers, with a contract value of £161,666.67. The tender period is set to conclude on 17 December 2021, and the equipment must be delivered, installed, and trained by 31 May 2022. The location of delivery is Sheffield, where the new machine will replace an aging spectrometer in the Materials and Engineering Research Institute's X-ray laboratory.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and technology, specifically those that can offer advanced XRF spectrometers that meet the detailed technical specifications required by the university. Suppliers capable of providing comprehensive training and support services, as well as demonstrating high-quality performance, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Those with a strong understanding of quality assurance, maintenance, and customer service will be particularly advantageous given the complexity of the equipment and the importance of after-sales support.

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Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR XRF Spectrometer

Notice Description

The University has identified a need for an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer. This is to replace the 20 years old PANalytical MagiX PRO wavelength dispersive XRF spectrometer which is currently in the X-ray laboratory within the Harmer building room 2019, part of the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has identified a need for an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer. This is to replace the 20 years old PANalytical MagiX PRO wavelength dispersive XRF spectrometer which is currently in the X-ray laboratory within the Harmer building room 2019, part of the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI). The replacement instrument will be sited in the X-ray laboratory, Harmer building room number 2019. There is already suitable power, cooling water and gas connections in this laboratory which were used for the MagiX PRO. The replacement instrument will be able to use these connections. No extra building work will be required to accommodate any potential replacement instrument. XRF uses X-rays as a chemical analysis tool, usually on solid samples. When X-rays of an appropriate energy interact with a particular element in a sample this causes electrons in the sample to be excited to a higher energy state. When the electron returns to its original electronic state an X-ray photon is emitted, this photon has an energy corresponding to the difference between the two electronic states. Each electronic transition has a different X-ray energy; therefore, by detecting the energy of the emitted photons from XRF the elements present can be detected. The proportions of different elements can then be determined from the intensities of the detected X-ray photons. The technical specification tables of requirements below detail the essential and highly desirable performance or functional requirements of the machine identified by the University. We also require information about Warranty, Documentation, Maintenance, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Acceptance Testing, Training, Health and Safety (H&S) and Technical Support within the Quality Criteria (Reply Form 3) section of the tender pack. The equipment needs to be delivered and installed including training by 31st May 2022. Three members of university staff will require full training on the machine, and this will need to be completed over the period between 15th February 2022 - 31st May 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f60c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028319-2021
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
Not specified
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

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£161,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£161,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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