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Real-time/Digital Radiography equipment for the purpose of X-raying cultural heritage material classed as non-destructive testing (NDT

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Award

06 Dec 2023 at 14:58

Tender

20 Oct 2022 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Real-time/Digital Radiography equipment for X-raying cultural heritage materials, undertaken by Historic England, has been successfully completed. The tender, initiated with the ID P/REF 00000105, focused on goods in the industry category of X-ray developers. This multi-lot tender included equipment for RT/DR detectors and manipulators. The award to supplier Electron X is currently active, with a contract value of £118,300 GBP signed on 6th December 2023. Historic England served as the buyer for this procurement, located in Swindon, UK.

This procurement opportunity presents potential growth avenues for businesses specializing in the supply of NDT Real-time/Digital Radiography equipment. Given the cancellation status of the lots, there may be future similar opportunities within the public procurement space. Businesses adept at delivering quality equipment and innovative solutions in the X-ray industry would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The use of an open procedure method allowed for fair competition, promoting SME involvement and providing a transparent process for all interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

Real-time/Digital Radiography equipment for the purpose of X-raying cultural heritage material classed as non-destructive testing (NDT

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) covers the supply of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Real-time (RT) / Digital Radiography (DR) equipment and a manipulator to allow for the X-ray examination of objects and structures in real-time. The manipulator equipment should enable the objects under X-ray to be moved remotely in relation to the X-ray beam and the RT/DR detector using a moveable platform/stage. The tender is divided into two (2) lots, one for the Real-time/Digital Radiography equipment (detector) and one for a manipulator. You can submit a return for either one lot or submit a return for both lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1: RT/DR detector

Real-time/digital radiography equipment comprising high resolution flat panel detector and computer with licensed software to operate the equipment

Lot 2: Manipulator

Manipulator comprising a moveable platform/stage and associated equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035964-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

24931230 - X-ray developers

33111000 - X-ray devices

33111100 - X-ray table

33111200 - X-ray workstations

33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system

38947000 - X-ray microanalysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Karla Graham
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
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
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTRON X

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