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Benchtop ED-XRF Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

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16 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Notice Title

Benchtop ED-XRF Spectrometer

Notice Description

The School of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for a benchtop Energy Dispersive X Ray Fluorescence (ED XRF) spectrometer. The system must provide research-grade multi-element analysis suitable for geological, environmental, and non-standard materials. The tender seeks instruments that meet or exceed the specifications outlined below, including major and trace element precision, REE coverage, software capabilities, sample versatility, and vendor support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for a benchtop Energy Dispersive X Ray Fluorescence (ED XRF) spectrometer. The system must provide research-grade multi-element analysis suitable for geological, environmental, and non-standard materials. The tender seeks instruments that meet or exceed the specifications outlined below, including major and trace element precision, REE coverage, software capabilities, sample versatility, and vendor support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820910
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547411
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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

CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 20262 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@st-andrews.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1334462523

Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

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  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547411
    Benchtop ED-XRF Spectrometer - The School of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for a benchtop Energy Dispersive X Ray Fluorescence (ED XRF) spectrometer. The system must provide research-grade multi-element analysis suitable for geological, environmental, and non-standard materials. The tender seeks instruments that meet or exceed the specifications outlined below, including major and trace element precision, REE coverage, software capabilities, sample versatility, and vendor support.

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