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Laser Ablation System for the Natural History Museum

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2023 at 12:05

Tender

03 Nov 2022 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum is seeking to purchase a Laser Ablation System for its Imaging and Analysis Centre. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract signed on January 5, 2023. The museum, located in London, is aiming to secure a system to replace a failed one, essential for research and commercial work, with emphasis on technical performance and operation. The procurement method used is an open procedure, emphasising the urgent need for the acquisition and installation of the system.

This tender for a Laser Ablation System by the Natural History Museum presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers in the goods industry, particularly those specialising in laser technology. Businesses with expertise in technical performance, instrument operation, warranty, and support services can compete effectively. The accelerated procurement process opens doors for qualified suppliers to engage in a time-sensitive contract with the museum, allowing for potential business growth and collaboration in London's vibrant research and commercial market.

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Notice Title

Laser Ablation System for the Natural History Museum

Notice Description

The Natural History Museum (NHM) wishes to secure the purchase of a Laser Ablation System for the Imaging and Analysis Centre. The NHM has an excellent history of laser ablation analysis providing world class research and commercial work. We have run two systems since 2012 to cope with research demand and support the commercial work each year. Our previous system, which carried out most of the commercial work, has recently failed without warning. To keep up with contractual demands, while continuing to support grant funded projects, the Museum needs to acquire and install a laser ablation system as soon as possible.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Natural History Museum (NHM) wishes to secure the purchase of a Laser Ablation System for the Imaging and Analysis Centre. The NHM has an excellent history of laser ablation analysis providing world class research and commercial work. We have run two systems since 2012 to cope with research demand and support the commercial work each year. Our previous system, which carried out most of the commercial work, has recently failed without warning. To keep up with contractual demands, while continuing to support grant funded projects, the Museum needs to acquire and install a laser ablation system as soon as possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037ee8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001085-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£209,135 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20233 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
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Stephen Crawley
Contact Email
s.crawley@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079425305

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS INC., D.B.A. TELEDYNE CETAC TECHNOLOGIES

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