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title: "Macro X-ray fluorescence scanning system for the National Gallery"
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# Macro X-ray fluorescence scanning system for the National Gallery

Buyer: THE NATIONAL GALLERY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f92a6e0-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The National Gallery, located in London, is conducting an open procurement process to acquire a macro X-ray fluorescence scanning system. This innovative equipment aims to facilitate in-situ, non-invasive analysis of Old Master paintings, thereby enhancing interdisciplinary scientific and art historical research. The tender was published on 19 August 2016, with submissions accepted until 2 September 2016. The resultant contract is expected to commence on 1 February 2017 and conclude by 28 February 2018, and the associated category for this procurement is goods, specifically non-medical equipment based on the use of radiation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in technology and equipment manufacturing, particularly those specialising in non-invasive imaging and analysis tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process welcomes a diverse range of applicants capable of delivering sophisticated equipment that meets the project requirements. This could enable SMEs to expand their market reach and establish collaborations within the cultural and scientific sectors.

## Notice

The National Gallery is seeking to procure a macro X-ray fluorescence (MA-XRF) scanning system for in-situ, non-invasive analysis and imaging of Old Master paintings, to advance their interdisciplinary scientific and art historical research. The equipment will include a scanning/positioning system, a high efficiency X-ray source producing submillimetre spot sizes and a high sensitivity X-ray detector capable together of generating elemental maps with a spatial (lateral) resolution in the c.100-500 micron range using dwell times in the millisecond range, based on the acquisition of high quality spectral data. The elemental range of interest is Na to U. The equipment will produce scans at different spatial (lateral) resolutions and allow fast measurement (at a submillimetre resolution) of paintings up to several square metres in size e.g. within a working day or overnight.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30e5903-f80e-41d5-946f-f58e4d536ebe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL GALLERY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2N 5DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38580000 - Non-medical equipment based on the use of radiations

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30e5903-f80e-41d5-946f-f58e4d536ebe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30e5903-f80e-41d5-946f-f58e4d536ebe
  19th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Non-medical-equipment-based-on-the-use-of-radiation./DS82N4W4P7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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