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title: "PORTABLE FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRA-RED ANALYSER"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2018-10-05"
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# PORTABLE FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRA-RED ANALYSER

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02092630-2d3a-4b1e-8bb0-27d652bebcab

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## Summary

The recent procurement process by The National Archives involves the acquisition of a Portable Fourier Transform Infra-Red Analyser, with the intention of enhancing the analytical capabilities for archival materials. This open tender was published on 31st August 2018, and the submission deadline was set for 17th September 2018. The contract, with a total value of £28,533, commenced on 10th October 2018 and is scheduled to conclude on 9th October 2023. Addressing needs within the office and computing machinery sector, this procurement is located in Richmond, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, software development, and IT services. Suppliers capable of providing training and ongoing remote support after the sale will particularly benefit from this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender acknowledges their suitability, fostering a competitive landscape for innovative solutions related to this analytical tool.

## Notice

The purpose of this Procurement Exercise is for the purchase of a portable Fourier Transform Infra-Red analyser that can be used to non-destructively analyse the chemical structure of archival collection material and other samples, with warranty; and the purchase/license of software for use with the analyser which allows data capture, spectral subtraction, spectral comparison to reference libraries, compatibility with our own libraries of reference spectra including IRUG database of reference spectra. The Appointed Supplier must also provide training to TNA staff in the use of the analyser and software within 2 months of purchase; and provide remote support to TNA staff in the use of the analyser and software for at least 5 years after purchase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03e02559-0f71-4714-a1c7-287bff3de3a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2018 - 9 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,533 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2018 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03e02559-0f71-4714-a1c7-287bff3de3a9
- 31 Aug 2018 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef41fb07-b06c-4a59-839b-c9eaa18e8e59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03e02559-0f71-4714-a1c7-287bff3de3a9
  5th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef41fb07-b06c-4a59-839b-c9eaa18e8e59
  31st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25f36dba-ea98-4353-801f-cd4a65a98982
  Invitation to Tender

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