--- title: "Portable Fourier-transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-047fcb5f-7332-4b99-ab73-74eefb16fc25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-047fcb5f-7332-4b99-ab73-74eefb16fc25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-047fcb5f-7332-4b99-ab73-74eefb16fc25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-047fcb5f-7332-4b99-ab73-74eefb16fc25.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION)" published: "2024-08-08" --- # Portable Fourier-transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer Buyer: EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-047fcb5f-7332-4b99-ab73-74eefb16fc25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-047fcb5f-7332-4b99-ab73-74eefb16fc25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-047fcb5f-7332-4b99-ab73-74eefb16fc25.json) ## Summary EH Curatorial (Collections and Conservation), a division of English Heritage, is overseeing a procurement process for a Portable Fourier-transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer. This tender is classified under CPV code 33114000 (Spectroscopy devices) and is part of an initiative to enhance the existing conservation science equipment with a budget estimated between £35,000 and £50,000 GBP. This open procedure tender, targeted primarily at SMEs, was published on 8 August 2024, with proposals due by 5 September 2024. The contract period is set to start on 20 September 2024 and end on 31 March 2025. The project primarily covers various locations across the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and other specified regions. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment and instrumentation sector, particularly those specialising in spectrometry. Ideal candidates will have the capability to supply, install, and provide training for the FTIR system, along with ongoing maintenance services. Companies with experience in handling similar contracts for public heritage or conservation entities may find this opportunity especially beneficial. The tender covers procurement for both immediate equipment needs and long-term service support, providing a steady flow of potential future contracts and engagements. ## Notice English Heritage Conservation Science team are seeking to procure portable FTIR spectroscopy to supplement the existing Bruker Alpha spectrometer. This will supplement existing equipment to analyse historic collections in situ, at English Heritage sites across the country. The English Heritage collection spans from prehistoric to modern materials, with a large archaeological collection and archive, as well as fine and decorative arts, and social history. Analysis of these materials helps identify the materials present and any deterioration products, but also understand the impact of the environmental on the collections. FTIR spectroscopy will be used to analyze glass, metal corrosion products, pigments, soluble salts and polymers both in situ and on removed samples in the laboratory. The supplier is expected to supply and install the FTIR spectroscopy system, give appropriate training and support, and to be able to maintain the system over a number of years (minimum 5 years for parts). Tendered prices should include equipment purchase price, delivery to English Heritage, installation, training and minimum one year warranty. It should also include, itemized separately, the optional costs of maintenance contracts for the system, for one, two and three year periods after expiry of the warranty. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13c1df0-4b01-4456-9979-87a3da2e2b73 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE10 8QX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Greenwich Park | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices ## Release History - 8 Aug 2024 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13c1df0-4b01-4456-9979-87a3da2e2b73 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13c1df0-4b01-4456-9979-87a3da2e2b73 8th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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