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title: "Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction instrument"
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# Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction instrument

Buyer: EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1303994e-a10c-4a23-ae25-4af8a96e1534

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## Summary

The EH Curatorial (Collections and Conservation) department, under the umbrella of English Heritage, is seeking to procure a Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) instrument to supplement its existing equipment for the Conservation Science team. This tender, classified under CPV code 33111000 for X-ray devices, falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and follows an open procedure below the threshold. The tender was published on 26th July 2024, with a submission deadline set for 4th September 2024. The contract period will commence on 20th September 2024 and conclude on 30th June 2025. Delivery will cover varied locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and Isle of Man. The total estimated contract value is between £119,000 and £142,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in scientific equipment manufacturing, supply, and maintenance, particularly those experienced with XRD instruments. SMEs can find this contract favourable as suitability preferences indicate openness to such enterprises. The successful supplier will not only provide the XRD equipment but also handle delivery, installation, training, and support, with an emphasis on long-term maintenance for a minimum of five years. Businesses that excel in high-precision instrumentation and can offer robust after-sales service, including optional maintenance contracts, would be well-positioned to compete in this tender, fostering potential growth through high-value, reputable contracts with English Heritage.

## Notice

English Heritage Conservation Science team are seeking to procure a benchtop XRD instrument. 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. XRD will be used to analyze metal corrosion products, organics and stone samples, which may contain clays and soluble salts, in the laboratory. The supplier is expected to supply and install the benchtop XRD instrument, 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 order to 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/9f249f28-15f8-4235-96fb-f2c612c717dc |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,000 |
| 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
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices
- 33111300 - X-ray processing devices
- 33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment
- 38947000 - X-ray microanalysers

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f249f28-15f8-4235-96fb-f2c612c717dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f249f28-15f8-4235-96fb-f2c612c717dc
  26th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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