Award

SUPPLY OF MACRO X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (MA-XRF) SYSTEM

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 10:25

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 10:35

Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, a central government public authority based in Kew, Richmond, recently completed an open procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Macro X-Ray Fluorescence (MA-XRF) system. The procurement, which focuses on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, concluded with the award of the contract to BLUESCIENTIFIC LIMITED. The contract was signed on 27 November 2025 with delivery scheduled from 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026. This process involved initial planning, a tender notice published on 7 October 2025, and final contract award notification on 3 December 2025. The contract value stands at £202,413, with a gross amount of £168,678 GBP, and is set to provide technical and remote support along with software upgrades over subsequent years, catering to regions across the United Kingdom.

This procurement opens growth opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with expertise in heritage material analysis and imaging technologies. Companies with a focus on delivering robust and user-friendly analytical tools, along with comprehensive training and long-term support services, are ideally suited to compete in similar tenders. The awarded contract indicates precedence for SMEs capable of providing high-quality products and effective support solutions, suggesting a competitive edge for such enterprises in future procurement processes that require innovative and sustainable technologies.

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Notice Title

SUPPLY OF MACRO X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (MA-XRF) SYSTEM

Notice Description

SUPPLY OF MACRO X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (MA-XRF) SYSTEM Specification as described in published invitation to tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a95f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079215-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£168,678 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£168,678 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESCIENTIFIC

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