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title: "Hard X-Ray Diffractometer"
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# Hard X-Ray Diffractometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02c85ffe-f1ae-4ab8-a01c-b25e9d977b49

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for a "Hard X-Ray Diffractometer" to enhance its advanced characterisation facility. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as X-ray devices (CPV code: 33111000). The open tender procedure was initiated on 17 November 2017 and had a deadline for submissions on 14 December 2017. The estimated value of the project is £700,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 29 March 2018 and conclude by 30 March 2018. This procurement is specifically located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment and technology sector, particularly those specialising in X-ray devices or advanced measurement systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given that the procurement has been classified as SME-friendly. Companies capable of providing high-performance laboratory equipment and those with expertise in specialised techniques for material analysis would find this contract appealing to expand their market presence.

## Notice

We require a new High performance X-ray Diffractometer using hard (Ag and Mo) radiation for our advanced characterisation facility. This diffractometer must be capable of rapid data collection from the wide diversity of materials studied by TUoS researchers - both small bulk pieces (pellets, off-cuts etc.) and powdered specimens of ceramics, cements and refractories, metals and glasses. We then require the ability to perform a range of additional specialised techniques on powdered specimens: PDF analyses, and in situ / operando experiments using high pressure, low temperature or electrochemical coin and/or pouch cells during charge/discharge. Additional information: All expressions of interest, tender documents & tender returns must be obtained & conducted via the In-tend site referred to above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7c04ad8-23f5-416d-b419-77be0c6f6886 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MALVERN PANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2018 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7c04ad8-23f5-416d-b419-77be0c6f6886
- 17 Nov 2017 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c556a1-1282-4c33-84bb-0192ed1ed573

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7c04ad8-23f5-416d-b419-77be0c6f6886
  12th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c556a1-1282-4c33-84bb-0192ed1ed573
  17th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-Tend e-tendering site

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