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title: "Open Geometry Micro-Raman"
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# Open Geometry Micro-Raman

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dd84ad8-1ec0-4825-a032-f0e18003623b

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## Summary

The National Archives in Richmond, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Open Geometry Micro-Raman" tender. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for electrical machinery and apparatus, involved purchasing one Open-geometry Micro-Raman spectrometer along with associated software, installation, and support services. The tender was published on 15 October 2020, with the tender period concluding on 19 November 2020. The contract was awarded on 8 December 2020, for a total value of £118,140, covering services from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in electrical machinery, laboratory equipment, and IT services. Companies offering installation services, software development, and support operations would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the procurement was open and targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs), there is potential for diverse suppliers to engage in this market, thereby fostering growth and innovation within their sectors.

## Notice

The purpose of this Procurement Exercise is for the purchase of Open-geometry Micro-Raman spectrometer (quantity 1), software, installation and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2744a883-bf77-4767-83bb-fb250bff28c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,140 |
| 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 | HORIBA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2020 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2744a883-bf77-4767-83bb-fb250bff28c9
- 30 Oct 2020 at 11:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95dab49b-7b9f-4172-b058-2b245ac04161
- 15 Oct 2020 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95dab49b-7b9f-4172-b058-2b245ac04161

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2744a883-bf77-4767-83bb-fb250bff28c9
  14th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95dab49b-7b9f-4172-b058-2b245ac04161
  30th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bf36a0e-59dc-4208-9378-65db3a834044
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d9110ad-7147-418f-bf05-7d1b5ebcae11

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