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title: "X-Ray PXRD system - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a5cbdda-b78c-429e-9af4-263d750098d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING"
published: "2023-04-04"
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# X-Ray PXRD system - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a5cbdda-b78c-429e-9af4-263d750098d9

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## Summary

The University of Reading has awarded a contract for the provision of a high-performance X-ray diffraction system, essential for material science research. The tender was under an open procedure method with the contract period starting from February 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023. The procurement stage has been completed with Bruker UK Ltd winning the contract. The total contract value is £400,000, and the tender period ended on December 22, 2022. The University of Reading, based in Reading, United Kingdom, issued the tender within the CPV category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory equipment and analysis apparatus to collaborate with the University of Reading. The contract's total value of £400,000 can benefit companies equipped to provide high-resolution X-ray diffraction systems. Businesses looking to expand in the materials science sector should consider engaging with the University of Reading, as the awarded contract signifies investment in research infrastructure to support various scientific disciplines.

## Notice

High-performance, high-resolution powder X-ray diffraction facilities are required for a wide range of solid-state, chemical, physical and materials science applications to support researchers at the University of Reading.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da129dd-bcde-4df6-b47b-89ed3b91074f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF READING |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2023 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da129dd-bcde-4df6-b47b-89ed3b91074f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da129dd-bcde-4df6-b47b-89ed3b91074f
  4th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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