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title: "Provision of a Smart Lab Multipurpose X-ray Diffraction System"
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# Provision of a Smart Lab Multipurpose X-ray Diffraction System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ee9d689-ff31-4fd1-9df7-7f5f18bd5842

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the University of Southampton, which sought to acquire a Smart Lab Multipurpose X-ray Diffraction System as part of a framework agreement in the goods category. The tender, numbered 2020UoS-0207, is classified under the CPV code 38530000 for diffraction apparatus and had a total value of £76,755. The contract period started on 1st March 2021 and will conclude on 28th February 2022. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period ending on 2nd December 2020. This award was officially published on 22nd April 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and scientific instrumentation. Businesses involved in the development and supply of X-ray diffraction systems or similar apparatus would find this procurement particularly relevant. The contracting process enables suppliers to demonstrate innovation and quality, as they can cater to the specifications set forth by the University of Southampton, thereby potentially expanding their market reach and client base within the academic sector.

## Notice

The University of Southampton has a requirement to call off from the NWUPC High Value Lab equipment Lot 10 Polycrystalline & Single Crystal X-Ray Analysis Equipment. LAB3123 for a Smart Lab Multipurpose X-ray Diffraction System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df600a1e-75d6-46a4-b49b-4dc5026a20af |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,755 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,755 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2021 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df600a1e-75d6-46a4-b49b-4dc5026a20af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df600a1e-75d6-46a4-b49b-4dc5026a20af
  22nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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