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title: "Purchase of High Throughput Powder X-Ray Diffractometer"
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# Purchase of High Throughput Powder X-Ray Diffractometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38aaaee2-c6e8-4848-9351-48f923a15667

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process to acquire a High Throughput Powder X-Ray Diffractometer, an advanced X-ray diffraction system intended for material research applications. This procurement falls under the industry category of X-ray inspection equipment and was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was valued at £333,332. The initial tender period concluded on 30th April 2026, and the contract commenced on 19th May 2026, with an expected completion date of 19th May 2027. This project is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in scientific and research equipment within the goods procurement category. Businesses that are particularly well-suited to this opportunity include SMEs capable of delivering high-quality X-ray inspection systems tailored to material research needs. The procurement process, tailored for smaller enterprises, aligns with the university's emphasis on collaborating with innovative suppliers, thus fostering industry partnerships and providing a competitive market for specialised equipment vendors.

## Notice

Purchase of an Advanced X-ray Diffraction System for Material Research Applications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbba0cd8-3537-40e1-bf4d-f100145fd729 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2026 - 19 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £333,332 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £333,332 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbba0cd8-3537-40e1-bf4d-f100145fd729

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbba0cd8-3537-40e1-bf4d-f100145fd729
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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