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title: "182/LF X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer with Argon Gas Cluster Ion Gun"
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# 182/LF X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer with Argon Gas Cluster Ion Gun

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4854c4b8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield recently completed a public procurement process for an X-ray photoelectron spectrometer, a key instrument within the spectrometers industry category (CPV code: 38433000). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 29th June 2015. The contract was signed to commence on 3rd August 2015 and runs until 31st March 2016. This procurement took place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom and was awarded to Kratos Analytical Ltd.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment and technologies, particularly those with capabilities in spectroscopy and chemical imaging. Companies that provide innovative solutions and can demonstrate high-resolution analytical capabilities would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. With a focus on providing cutting-edge scientific instruments, suppliers that cater to the needs of research institutions will find potential growth avenues in such public procurements.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield's tender for a X-ray photoelectron spectrometer capable of matching and preferably exceeding current capabilities in spectroscopy, chemical imaging and Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) and to increase these capabilities to include high resolution depth profiling of organic materials and facilities has been awarded. No further expressions of interest will be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4667426b-41b7-4a9f-ac36-ed7bc659ed18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2015 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2015 - 31 Mar 2016 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KRATOS ANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4667426b-41b7-4a9f-ac36-ed7bc659ed18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4667426b-41b7-4a9f-ac36-ed7bc659ed18
  8th February 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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