Tender

British Museum Micro CT

THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM

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18 Dec 2024 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Trustees of the British Museum are currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) instrument, funded through a grant from the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) programme, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The contract, titled "British Museum Micro CT," falls under the industry category of X-ray inspection equipment and is valued at £710,000. The procurement covers the purchase, delivery, installation, and post-warranty maintenance of the micro-CT instrument, along with necessary training and support. The deadline for tender submissions is 14th February 2025, and the procurement process follows the open procedure method, with the goods to be delivered to the Museum's World Conservation and Exhibition Centre in Bloomsbury, London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialize in high-resolution imaging technology, particularly those experienced with CT scanners and related equipment. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver sophisticated X-ray inspection instruments and provide comprehensive after-sales services, including maintenance and user training, would be well-suited to compete. The project will not only boost the successful bidder's portfolio but also provide an opportunity to collaborate with the prestigious British Museum and contribute to the advancement of heritage science research infrastructure within the UK and internationally.

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Notice Title

British Museum Micro CT

Notice Description

The Museum is the recipient of a grant from the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) programme awarded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The grant will enable the creation of an X-ray Imaging Centre at the Museum accessible to researchers from the UK and across the globe. The Centre will build on the X-ray imaging facilities already available at the Museum by funding the purchase of a micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) instrument, which is the subject of this procurement. The micro-CT scanner will offer significantly higher resolution than the existing setup, whilst being versatile in the size, shape and materials it will be able to scan. This will allow it to cover the wide range of material in the Museum collection and those from collaborators under the RICHeS programme. The Museum wishes to procure the instrument, and all necessary supporting equipment and software, as set out in greater detail below in the specification. The procurement will also include delivery and installation of the instrument in the Museum's X-ray laboratory suite in its World Conservation and Exhibition Centre (WCEC) at its main site in Bloomsbury, London. The supplier will conduct all necessary post installation tests of functionality and provide training to the RICHeS staff on use of the instrument. Post warranty maintenance services will also be provided as part of the contract. The grant provides a budget of PS710,000 (excluding VAT) for the purchase of the instrument, supporting computing hardware and software, delivery, installation, training and for a maintenance and service contract to last 5 years post installation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Museum is the recipient of a grant from the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) programme awarded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The grant will enable the creation of an X-ray Imaging Centre at the Museum accessible to researchers from the UK and across the globe. The Centre will build on the X-ray imaging facilities already available at the Museum by funding the purchase of a micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) instrument, which is the subject of this procurement. The micro-CT scanner will offer significantly higher resolution than the existing setup, whilst being versatile in the size, shape and materials it will be able to scan. This will allow it to cover the wide range of material in the Museum collection and those from collaborators under the RICHeS programme. The Museum wishes to procure the instrument, and all necessary supporting equipment and software, as set out in greater detail below in the specification. The procurement will also include delivery and installation of the instrument in the Museum's X-ray laboratory suite in its World Conservation and Exhibition Centre (WCEC) at its main site in Bloomsbury, London. The supplier will conduct all necessary post installation tests of functionality and provide training to the RICHeS staff on use of the instrument. Post warranty maintenance services will also be provided as part of the contract. The grant provides a budget of PS710,000 (excluding VAT) for the purchase of the instrument, supporting computing hardware and software, delivery, installation, training and for a maintenance and service contract to last 5 years post installation. Further details relating to the specification of the instrument are available in the procurement documents. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q9NHBAP369

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c94c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040838-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

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


CPV Codes

33115100 - CT scanners

38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£710,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@britishmuseum.org
Contact Phone
+44 2073238000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3DG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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