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Benchtop Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) analyser.

Liverpool John Moores University

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06 Aug 2026 at 13:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University intends to procure a benchtop energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) analyser for its geography, climate and environmental sciences teaching and research activities in Liverpool. The equipment will provide higher-capacity, non-destructive analysis of geological and other samples. It is intended for use by students in practical classes and by researchers and academics, reducing the existing backlog caused by processing one sample at a time and allowing results to be produced more quickly. The requirement also addresses staff concerns about the sensitivity of the university’s current analytical equipment to light elements such as magnesium. The procurement is for goods, classified under X-ray fluoroscopy devices and detection and analysis apparatus.

This procurement is at the planning stage and is currently a preliminary market engagement exercise, rather than an invitation to tender. The university plans to gather supplier information through an RFI, with engagement submissions expected by 12 noon on 21 August 2026. Suppliers are directed to register and obtain the RFI documentation through the university’s In-tend portal. The planned purchase is a single lot, marked as suitable for SMEs. The estimated gross value is £60,000. The anticipated contract period is 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027, covering supply of the analyser. The buyer has not yet set out a tender procedure, submission method or evaluation criteria in this planning-stage process.

This will suit manufacturers, authorised distributors and specialist laboratory-equipment suppliers able to provide benchtop EDXRF analysers for geochemical sample analysis. Relevant businesses should be able to demonstrate equipment capable of non-destructive testing, higher sample-processing capacity and useful sensitivity to light elements, particularly magnesium. The requirement is relevant to suppliers serving universities, environmental science departments, geological laboratories and research users, as the analyser will support both practical teaching and academic research. Firms with experience configuring, supplying and supporting analytical instruments in an educational or research setting are likely to be well placed when the requirement reaches the market. The opportunity is a relatively focused equipment supply rather than a broad construction, facilities or consultancy contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Benchtop Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) analyser.

Notice Description

The LJMU geography, climate and environmental sciences student cohorts are growing, and as a result we require higher capacity equipment to meet student's needs. Our current geochemical analysis set up includes X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyser for non-destructive sample analysis, and is utilised by students for projects, and by researchers/academics. Currently, student using this in practical classes must run one sample at a time, with creates a backlog which completing practical tasks, however, with an increased analysis capacity, practical classes will run smoothly, and results will be available faster. For research, a similar backlog exists, and staff issues around light element sensitivity (such as Magnesium). As we wish to remain competitive in terms of student experience, and research, it is crucial we remain up to date with analytical equipment. Full details in RFI doc via In-tend

Planning Information

Please register and obtain the documentation from In-tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home The deadline for submissions is 12 noon 21st August 2026 Please do not email the Buyer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074722-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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

33111400 - X-ray fluoroscopy devices

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Liverpool John Moores University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5AH
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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