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UKRI-3442 Pulsed and CQ X-Ray Sources

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Feb 2024 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation organisation has completed a tender process for the purchase of an external sample chamber housing a pulsed and continuous x-ray source for time-resolved and steady-state x-ray spectroscopy of scintillator materials. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The buyer has awarded the contract to Edinburgh Instruments for a value of £173,237.20 GBP, with the contract signed on 4th October 2023. This procurement opportunity falls under the goods category and was carried out by UK Research & Innovation based in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in spectrometers to supply the required external sample chamber and x-ray sources. The procurement process has already concluded, with Edinburgh Instruments securing the contract. Companies with expertise in producing and integrating such equipment within fluorescence spectrometers are well-suited to compete. The awarded contract signifies potential growth avenues for suppliers of x-ray sources and sample chambers specialising in time-resolved and steady-state x-ray spectroscopy for scintillator materials in the United Kingdom market.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3442 Pulsed and CQ X-Ray Sources

Notice Description

This is for a purchase of an external sample chamber housing a pulsed and continuous x-ray source for time-resolved and steady state x-ray spectroscopy of scintillator materials.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An external sample chamber housing a pulsed and continuous x-ray source for time-resolved and steady state x-ray spectroscopy of scintillator materials is required. It is imperative that the sources are easily added on to our existing fluorescence spectrometer and work with current control and analysis software. The sample chamber also needs to have integrated shielding and safety interlock systems.

Procurement Information

This has been processed under PCR 32 B ii) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reason; competition is absent for technical reasons. This supplier is the only one in the market who is able to meet the specifications and is compatible with the existing systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043825
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004156-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£173,237 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Elizabeth Gage
Contact Email
elizabeth.gage@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7563420665

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS

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