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title: "Purchase of a Single Crystal X-Ray Diffractometer"
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# Purchase of a Single Crystal X-Ray Diffractometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3de33c57-2c4b-4f12-ae03-97d2689d306e

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is currently inviting tenders for the purchase of a high-performance dual source single crystal X-ray diffractometer, a vital addition to its X-ray diffraction facility in the School of Chemistry. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for diffraction apparatus, has a total value of £360,000 and follows an open procedure, which is above the financial threshold. The tender period ends on 31 July 2020, with an anticipated contract start date of 31 August 2020, extending through to 31 August 2021, located in the South West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation, particularly those that provide advanced X-ray diffraction equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster competitive bidding from capable providers. Businesses with experience in delivering high-value, technical goods and those who can demonstrate reliability in their supply chains would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The University of Bristol has a requirement for a new high performance dual source single crystal X-ray diffractometer system with high intensity Cu and Mo sources and an area detector. This is part of a continuous investment in instrumentation and is required to replace an existing aged instrument in the X-ray diffraction facility in the School of Chemistry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/446d094f-527d-4e9b-82a3-da6b78ac2ffb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2020 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/446d094f-527d-4e9b-82a3-da6b78ac2ffb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/446d094f-527d-4e9b-82a3-da6b78ac2ffb
  25th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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