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Vibratory polisher unit for EBSD sample preparation

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Scotland has awarded a contract for a Vibratory Polisher Unit for EBSD Sample Preparation to Buehler ITW Test & Measurement GmbH. The contract, worth £14,746.20 GBP, was signed on 13th March 2023. The tender was part of an open procurement process and the delivery and installation of the polisher is required by the end of March 2023 at the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh.

This procurement offers business opportunities for suppliers in the goods category, particularly those providing scientific equipment. The tender, initiated by National Museums Scotland, aims to facilitate sample preparation for scientific analyses. Companies that offer vibratory polishers suitable for various materials, including metals and ceramics, would find this tender suitable for their expertise. Businesses should note the deadline for delivery and installation and ensure compliance with the procurement method and specific requirements outlined by the buyer.

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Notice Title

Vibratory polisher unit for EBSD sample preparation

Notice Description

The Collection Sciences and Natural Sciences departments at National Museums Scotland use scientific methods to examine archaeological, historical objects and natural sciences specimens to understand their condition, technology, history and use. To facilitate sample preparation for EBSD analysis on our recently purchased FEG-SEM, we are seeking to procure a vibratory polisher suitable for a variety of materials including soft metals, hard metals, minerals and ceramics etc. The polisher needs to be delivered and installed by end of March 2023 to the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see full details set out in uploaded ITQ document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000723144
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477588
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,746 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Chante St Clair Inglis
Contact Email
c.stclairinglis@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUEHLER ITW TEST & MEASUREMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471610
    Vibratory polisher unit for EBSD sample preparation - The Collection Sciences and Natural Sciences departments at National Museums Scotland use scientific methods to examine archaeological, historical objects and natural sciences specimens to understand their condition, technology, history and use. To facilitate sample preparation for EBSD analysis on our recently purchased FEG-SEM, we are seeking to procure a vibratory polisher suitable for a variety of materials including soft metals, hard metals, minerals and ceramics etc. The polisher needs to be delivered and installed by end of March 2023 to the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477588
    Vibratory polisher unit for EBSD sample preparation - The Collection Sciences and Natural Sciences departments at National Museums Scotland use scientific methods to examine archaeological, historical objects and natural sciences specimens to understand their condition, technology, history and use. To facilitate sample preparation for EBSD analysis on our recently purchased FEG-SEM, we are seeking to procure a vibratory polisher suitable for a variety of materials including soft metals, hard metals, minerals and ceramics etc. The polisher needs to be delivered and installed by end of March 2023 to the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh.

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