Tender

supply and commissioning of an X-Ray diffractometer

LUCIDEON LIMITED

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Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

Lucideon Limited, an internationally renowned materials consultancy, is currently in the Tender stage for the supply and commissioning of an X-Ray diffractometer (XRD) to be used at high temperatures primarily for evaluating refractory materials. This contract falls under the "Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments" industry category, and the procurement process is being conducted within the "Economiser 2" programme funded by UKRI. The XRD will be installed at Lucideon's Refractory Test Centre in Stone, Staffordshire. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 24 January 2025, and the contract period extends from 10 February 2025 to 30 April 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of advanced analytical instruments, particularly those focusing on high-temperature analysis. Companies with expertise in the ceramics industry or those looking to expand their portfolio within the materials testing sector are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is a competitive procedure with negotiation, promising a fair chance for businesses that can meet Lucideon’s stringent evaluation criteria. Successful bidders will have the chance to collaborate with a prominent industry player, thereby enhancing their market presence and influencing innovative advancements in materials consultancy and testing.

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Notice Title

supply and commissioning of an X-Ray diffractometer

Notice Description

This ITT invites proposals for the supply and commissioning of an X-Ray diffractometer (XRD) with the capacity to perform analysis at high temperatures. The primary function is for evaluation of refractory materials at elevated temperatures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This ITT invites proposals for the supply and commissioning of an X-Ray diffractometer (XRD) with the capacity to perform analysis at high temperatures. The primary function is for evaluation of refractory materials at elevated temperatures. Additional information: The XRD instrument is to be located within Lucideon's Refractory Test Centre, a state-of-the art facility for the ceramics industry located in Stone in Staffordshire. Lucideon is an internationally renowned materials consultancy on behalf of the ceramics industry. This equipment is being purchased within the Economiser 2 programme which is funded by UKRI as part of the activity of the Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium (FISC) of which Lucideon is a founding board member.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c954
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040854-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUCIDEON LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@uk.lucideon.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STONE
Postcode
ST15 0SH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Walton
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

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