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title: "Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Instrument"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ed183a7-b078-47c2-b5ac-9ad0da571035

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, through its Cambourne School of Mines at the Penryn Campus in Cornwall, is currently in the tender stage for procuring a Micro X-Ray Fluorescence (Micro XRF) instrument. This procurement is classified under CPV code 38000000, covering laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement follows an open procedure with a total estimated value of £350,000 and is funded by the UK Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The process commenced on 29th July 2024, with the tender period closing on 27th August 2024 at 12:00 PM BST, and the contract period set from 23rd September 2024 to 24th September 2029.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing. Suppliers with capabilities in delivering, installing, and maintaining sophisticated scientific instruments over an extended period will find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement is open to all suppliers, though it does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, making it ideal for larger entities with the required expertise and resources to fulfil the University's detailed technical and service-oriented requirements.

## Notice

The University of Exeter has a requirement for a Micro X-Ray Fluorescence (Micro XRF) instrument for use in a project being delivered by the Cambourne School of Mines at the University's Penryn Campus in Cornwall. The University intends to award a contract to a single supplier for 5-years to include the delivery and installation of the equipment and an ongoing warranty / service and maintenance period. This requirement is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97bdd9d5-5708-472c-8dce-4290ddc45d9f |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97bdd9d5-5708-472c-8dce-4290ddc45d9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97bdd9d5-5708-472c-8dce-4290ddc45d9f
  29th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84162&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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