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title: "Supply of a Versatile X-ray Diffractometer based on a Laboratory Source at Diamond Light Source"
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# Supply of a Versatile X-ray Diffractometer based on a Laboratory Source at Diamond Light Source

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-126393af-084c-4748-b298-17013da742ae

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## Summary

Diamond Light Source Ltd, located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire, has awarded a contract for the supply of a versatile X-ray diffractometer based on a laboratory source. The procurement falls under the industry category of X-ray devices. The contract, awarded via an open procedure, involves supplying, delivering, installing, and commissioning the X-ray system, which will be primarily used for high-resolution reflectivity measurements of optical elements like mirrors and multilayers. The project will be executed from 19th August 2024 to 21st April 2025, with the delivery address postal code being OX11 0DE. The contracting authority is Diamond Light Source Ltd, and the awarded supplier is Bruker UK Limited.

The tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialised in scientific instrumentation, engineering, and advanced materials testing. SMEs are specifically encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Businesses involved in the production, supply, or maintenance of high-precision X-ray equipment would find this tender particularly advantageous. As part of the sustainable business framework, the project aligns well with firms aiming to expand their technological capabilities and enhance their portfolio in high-end scientific research and industrial applications. Potential suppliers must complete a simple registration on the Diamond Light Source tender portal to engage with the procurement process.

## Notice

Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. It is the largest science facility to be built in the UK for 40 years and produces ultra-violet, infra-red and X-ray beams of exceptional brightness. The scope of this contract is to supply, deliver, install and commission a versatile x-ray system based on an x-ray source, optics. diffractometer and detector. The system will be located at a permanent fixed position on the floor of the Optics Fabrication Building Lab. 5. The instrument will be mainly dedicated for reflectivity measurements to characterise testing of multilayer optical elements for the Multilayer Deposition System. The optical elements to be tested are mirrors, thin films and multilayers. These will be either free standing or mounted on holders. Therefore, a large range of sample weights and sizes should be possible to be installed on the diffractometer. It is envisaged that the instrument will be used for measuring high resolution reflectivity. Mirror and multilayer measurements will be done at grazing incidence angle. The diffractometer will have to accommodate samples weighting up to 1 Kg with dimensions up to 100mm (Length) x50mm (Width) x50mm (Height), appropriate stage motion to perform measurements at different positions on (to map) the sample. It is expected that the versatile x-ray diffractometer will be based on: a high intensity x-ray tube with a copper target; interchangeable, high energy and angle resolution x-ray optical modules for pre- and post-processing the x-ray beam; 4 circle diffractometer with sample stage allowing X, Y, Z translations, sample rotation and tilt adjustment perpendicular to the incident beam. The optics modules will be chosen according to required beam intensity, collimation, resolution and size. To apply visit our website which requires suppliers to complete a one-off simple registration form, which will generate a unique password for your account. You are then able to login to register your interest against the Tender and download the tender documents. Link to the site: https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9fa2fd-163b-4092-ba2c-59566c9965eb |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 7 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,217 |
| 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 | DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD |
| Locality | DIDCOT, OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9fa2fd-163b-4092-ba2c-59566c9965eb
- 6 Jun 2024 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b686cf-886e-419e-9a37-67cde3f93af2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9fa2fd-163b-4092-ba2c-59566c9965eb
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b686cf-886e-419e-9a37-67cde3f93af2
  6th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx

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