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

Buyer: EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-257e70ae-7b5c-461b-a170-14d5fcb804ed

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## Summary

The English Heritage Conservation Science team has awarded a procurement contract to Bruker UK for the supply, installation, and maintenance of a Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) instrument. The contract, valued at £139,257, was awarded on 12th September 2024 and will be in effect from 20th September 2024 to 30th June 2025. The XRD instrument will assist in analysing historic collections, ranging from prehistoric to modern materials, at various English Heritage sites across the UK. Key responsibilities include delivering the equipment, providing training and support, and maintaining the system for a minimum of five years. This procurement falls under the "X-ray devices" category and aligns with CPV codes for laboratory and diagnostic equipment.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory and diagnostic equipment, particularly those capable of offering long-term support and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly suitable due to the specified suitability criteria. Engaging with English Heritage not only enhances a company’s portfolio but also opens up future collaboration possibilities in heritage conservation science. The open procurement method ensures a transparent process, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand in the public sector.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177e44fd-d2de-44df-8792-3eb76b22ebab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,257 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 18 Oct 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177e44fd-d2de-44df-8792-3eb76b22ebab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177e44fd-d2de-44df-8792-3eb76b22ebab
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home

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