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National Museums Scotland - X Ray Unit

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Dec 2021 at 10:15

Tender

23 Dec 2021 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

National Museums Scotland is currently conducting an open procurement process to acquire a new X-ray unit for its Science labs at the National Museums Collection Centre, located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender is part of the goods category and aims to enhance the investigation of a wide range of museum collections, including archaeological items and natural sciences specimens. The tender period is expected to close on 9th February 2022, and all submissions must be made electronically. Details about the tender including the requirements and evaluation criteria can be found in Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in X-ray devices, lab equipment manufacturing, and maintenance services. Companies with the capacity to offer a 'turn-key' X-ray instrument system that adheres to UK regulations will be well-positioned to participate. Additionally, businesses able to provide options for extended warranties and preventive maintenance will enhance their competitiveness in this tender process. Engaging with National Museums Scotland can also provide exposure and collaboration opportunities within the cultural and scientific sectors in the UK.

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Notice Title

National Museums Scotland - X Ray Unit

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland is seeking to purchase a new X-ray unit for the Science labs at NMCC to investigate a wide variety of objects from across the museum collections (archaeological items, art and design artefact, natural sciences specimens, science and technology items).Full details are provided in Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The X-Ray instrument chosen will be a 'turn-key' system, either a cabinet unit or a flat-pack unit built in the lab with appropriate shielding. All hardware, firmware and software costs must be included in your tender return. In addition to the one-year statutory warranty, options to purchase additional years of preventive maintenance should be included in the total cost. The instrument will be set-up in one of the existing science laboratories at the National Museums Collection Centre and need to be in accordance with the UK Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 - Regulation 32(2) and its associated regulatory guidance. The instrument will be used in proximity of 13 amp, 240 volt AC, 50 Hz supply, in a non-air conditioned laboratory. Full details are supplied in Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender. Additional information: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030527
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032377-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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


CPV Codes

33111000 - X-ray devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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