--- title: "X-Ray Diffraction System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4dad153b-26b3-48fc-bb42-9cd637750612" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4dad153b-26b3-48fc-bb42-9cd637750612" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4dad153b-26b3-48fc-bb42-9cd637750612.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4dad153b-26b3-48fc-bb42-9cd637750612.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2018-04-16" --- # X-Ray Diffraction System Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dad153b-26b3-48fc-bb42-9cd637750612 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4dad153b-26b3-48fc-bb42-9cd637750612) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4dad153b-26b3-48fc-bb42-9cd637750612.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is seeking suppliers for the "X-Ray Diffraction System," a project under the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. This open procurement process aims to source the supply, delivery, installation, acceptance testing, and maintenance of the system, with a contract value of £115,000. Interested vendors must register on the university’s e-tendering platform to express their interest by 27th April 2018, as non-compliant expressions will not be acknowledged. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 15th May 2018 and run until 31st August 2018, and the tender is currently active at the planning stage. This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in laboratory equipment and maintenance services. Companies capable of providing precision instruments and associated support services will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By successfully securing this contract, businesses can establish a solid relationship with a prominent educational institution, which may lead to further opportunities in research and development projects. ## Notice Supply, Delivery, Installation, Acceptance Testing and Maintenance of a X-Ray Diffraction System, benchtop or full size system with at-bench cooler and 1D detector for increased throughput as part of the Beacons of Excellence Funding. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering. LAST DAY TO ACCESS DOCUMENTS IS: 27TH APRIL 2018. To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f2a8af-2ad5-47cf-8374-8297dc68a33e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 May 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £115,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment ## Release History - 16 Apr 2018 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f2a8af-2ad5-47cf-8374-8297dc68a33e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f2a8af-2ad5-47cf-8374-8297dc68a33e 16th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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