Notice Information
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=APR553975
- 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
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
- £114,988 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 16 Apr 20264 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 3 Feb 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 23 Feb 20262 months ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
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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. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553975
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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