--- title: "X-Ray Diffractometer for LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1eb1c39f-389c-4e2f-8a51-edb18a1ac2f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1eb1c39f-389c-4e2f-8a51-edb18a1ac2f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1eb1c39f-389c-4e2f-8a51-edb18a1ac2f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1eb1c39f-389c-4e2f-8a51-edb18a1ac2f9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-09-16" --- # X-Ray Diffractometer for LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eb1c39f-389c-4e2f-8a51-edb18a1ac2f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1eb1c39f-389c-4e2f-8a51-edb18a1ac2f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1eb1c39f-389c-4e2f-8a51-edb18a1ac2f9.json) ## Summary Lancaster University is inviting tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of a floor-standing X-Ray Diffractometer for nuclear materials analysis and general engineering materials analysis. The procurement process, initiated in the Tender stage, pertains to the Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment industry category. This tender is open under the open procedure method, specifying key deadlines, with the tender submission period concluding on 14th October 2024 by 09:00. The equipment is to be installed at Lancaster University's Bailrigg Campus, with delivery expected by March 2025, and the contract for this procurement runs from 30th October 2024 to 30th October 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing. Companies with expertise in nuclear engineering tools, particularly those capable of integrating advanced functions like grazing incidence, micro-XRD, in-situ high-temperature, and powder diffraction measurements, will find this opportunity particularly appealing. With a project budget of £330,000 including VAT, this procurement can provide substantial business growth prospects for suppliers as the equipment is poised to support cutting-edge research within Lancaster University's School of Engineering and its Nuclear Science & Technology Group, benefiting the broader scientific community. ## Notice The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of a floor standing X-ray diffractometer for nuclear materials analysis and general Engineering materials analysis. A key feature of the system will be the ability to carry out grazing incidence, micro-XRD, in situ high temperature and powder diffraction measurements aligned with research needs in the department's Nuclear Engineering group. The system will be installed within a radiation supervised area facility and integrated within the UTGARD suite of laboratories. UTGARD (Uranium/Thorium Beta-Gamma Active Research and Development) laboratory is a BEIS/DECC-funded, NNUF-affiliated national facility, open to external users for studying nuclear process chemistries at levels up to pre-scale-up - especially, but not limited to, all stages of reprocessing including: fuel dissolution; fission product / minor actinide / actinide separations; and oxide product precursor conditioning and precipitation. This new equipment forms a new extension to UTGARD funded as part of the governments Uranium Innovation Centre (UIC) program and will support three new post-doctoral researchers as well as existing research within the Nuclear Science & Technology Group within the School of Engineering. Delivery of the equipment must be before March 2025, as this equipment is expected to be operational during that month. It is anticipated that the effective operational life of the machine will be 10 years. This purchase supports the University's objective to maintain its place as a world class research establishment. This purchase must fit within a project budget of PS330,000 incl. VAT. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d6e2254-d919-4098-9705-227c1026fe19 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2025 | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 16 Sep 2024 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d6e2254-d919-4098-9705-227c1026fe19 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d6e2254-d919-4098-9705-227c1026fe19 16th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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