Tender

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Ancilliaries

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

15 Dec 2021 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently seeking tenders for the "X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Ancilliaries" project, which falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on diffraction apparatus. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the tender is at the active stage with a submission deadline set for 27th January 2022. Interested suppliers must deliver their bids electronically or in writing, with a total project value of £250,000, intended for installation at the Materials Research Facility located at Culham Science Centre in Oxford, UK. The procurement process involves various criteria including suitability, economic, and technical requirements, all detailed in the procurement documents.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply, installation, and commissioning of X-ray inspection equipment and related technologies. Companies offering high-temperature stages and integrated solutions for existing XRD systems would be particularly well-suited to compete, alongside organisations experienced in providing training and support services. Engaging with this opportunity could lead to growth and advantageous contracts within the scientific and research sectors, especially given the importance of advanced materials research facilitated by such equipment.

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Notice Title

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Ancilliaries

Notice Description

The design, manufacture and installation, commissioning and handover of a X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Ancillaries to be installed at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply, Installation, Commissioning, Training and Support of XRD optics and high temperature stage, integrated into an existing XRD system residing in the research room environment of the Materials Research Facility - Culham Science Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03019a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031267-2021
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

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


CPV Codes

38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2022Expired
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
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Andy Kynaston
Contact Email
andy.kynaston@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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