Award

X-Ray Diffractometer and Chiller Unit

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2023 at 10:12

Tender

23 Feb 2023 at 12:17

Planning

30 Nov 2022 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the supply, installation, and maintenance of an X-Ray Diffractometer and Chiller Unit. The procurement process has been completed, with Malvern Panalytical Limited being the active supplier. The contract, valued at £276,969.40 GBP, was signed on 5th September 2023. The University of Edinburgh is the buying organization, and the procurement took place in Edinburgh. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a quality-price evaluation criterion.

This tender for an X-Ray Diffractometer and Chiller Unit at the University of Edinburgh presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of checking and testing apparatus in the goods category. The University has specifically outlined the requirements for the system, providing insight into the criteria for supplier selection. Businesses with experience in delivering, installing, and supporting similar systems, especially in Higher Education or Research Institutions, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The active contract status indicates an opportunity for successful suppliers to establish a relationship with the University for ongoing service support.

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Notice Title

X-Ray Diffractometer and Chiller Unit

Notice Description

Supply, installation, commissioning and ongoing service support of an X-Ray Diffractometer and associated chiller unit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance support of an X-Ray Diffractometer system with micro-diffraction capability and a large capacity sample changer. We also require a chiller which may either be an integral one or stand-alone. NB, limited space in the intended laboratory location for the XRD may require the proposed solution to fit within a given footprint. Suppliers are encouraged to arrange a site visit before preparing their bids.

Renewal: Extended warranty options beyond an initial 5 year period may be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03896e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026782-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£276,969 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
4 Sep 20232 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Rosa Mak
Contact Email
cmak33@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 131651651

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MALVERN PANALYTICAL

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