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Cardiff University - Purchase of single crystal X-ray diffractometer instrument for analytical research

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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21 Dec 2021 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff University has successfully completed a tender process for the procurement of a single crystal X-ray diffractometer instrument, aimed at enhancing analytical research capabilities. The procurement, classified under the research and experimental development services category, was executed through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as per the legal basis outlined in the directive. The contract, valued at £414,479, was signed on 16 November 2021, with the delivery location specified as Cardiff, UK. The procurement process was primarily conducted with Rigaku Europe SE, which has developed the bespoke instrument in collaboration with the university.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in manufacturing bespoke scientific instruments or providing related consultancy services. Companies with capabilities in innovative instrument design and development are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders, which could lead to fruitful partnerships and expansion of their service offerings. This will especially benefit small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of demonstrating specialised expertise and innovative solutions in analytical research technologies.

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Notice Title

Cardiff University - Purchase of single crystal X-ray diffractometer instrument for analytical research

Notice Description

This is a bespoke instrument that is being developed in collaboration with Rigaku Europe

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a bespoke instrument that is being developed in collaboration with Rigaku Europe

Procurement Information

(a)where the products involved are manufactured purely for the purpose of research, experimentation, study or development, but contracts awarded in reliance on this sub-paragraph shall not include quantity production to establish commercial viability or to recover research and development costs;

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030441
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031946-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£414,479 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIGAKU EUROPE

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