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title: "UKRI-3965 (Oct24) Supply & Installation of an X-ray diffraction (XRD) system"
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# UKRI-3965 (Oct24) Supply & Installation of an X-ray diffraction (XRD) system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f4d301f-c0b9-468e-9db7-f5beff6feb5b

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of an X-ray diffraction (XRD) system as part of procurement id BIP892077138. This procurement process, categorised under Instruments for checking physical characteristics (CPV code 38400000), takes place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently at the stage of accepting bids and has an open procedure procurement method. Key dates include the tender period end on 28 October 2024 at 09:00 AM (UTC) and the expected contract period from 1 December 2024 to 31 March 2025. The estimated contract value is £265,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and installation of advanced instrumentation. The project is ideally suited for SMEs, given the suitability criteria provided, encouraging smaller enterprises to compete. Besides the direct contract value, winning this contract with UK Research & Innovation, a prominent national research organisation, could enhance a business’s portfolio, credibility, and opportunities for future government contracts. Enterprises specialising in physical characteristic instruments and looking to expand their market presence would find this an excellent growth opportunity.

## Notice

Supply & Installation of an X-ray diffraction (XRD) system_Oct24

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de580440-e23f-4526-b459-499f0cd7712e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | KEYWORTH |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG12 5GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Keyworth & Wolds |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de580440-e23f-4526-b459-499f0cd7712e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de580440-e23f-4526-b459-499f0cd7712e
  27th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Keyworth:-Instruments-for-checking-physical-characteristics./3UN84D2ZF7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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