--- title: "197/YE X-ray Diffractometer system" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50d0c1d4-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50d0c1d4-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50d0c1d4-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50d0c1d4-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2016-11-18" --- # 197/YE X-ray Diffractometer system Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50d0c1d4-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50d0c1d4-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50d0c1d4-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the provision of an X-ray diffractometer system to support their Department of Materials Science and Engineering. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender process is currently at the active stage, with a closing date for submissions set for Monday, 11th May 2015 at 12 noon (UK time). The location for the delivery of the equipment is Sheffield, situated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used for this tender is an open procedure. This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment, particularly in the laboratory and analysis apparatus sector. Companies that manufacture or supply X-ray diffractometers, detection and analysis apparatus, or similar high-tech equipment will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, firms with expertise in providing high-performance laboratory tools and those capable of meeting specific technical requirements, such as sealed specimen holders for radioactive materials and high-temperature studies, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering for an X-ray diffractometer and high temperature stage. The closing date for return of tenders is Monday 11th May 2015 at 12 noon (UK time). We require a high performance diffractometer capable of rapid data collection from the wide diversity of materials studied by TUoS researchers - both small bulk pieces (pellets, off-cuts etc) and powdered specimens of ceramics, cements and refractories, metals and glasses. Though not the only focus, a particular focus of this machine will be on running radioactive specimens, and so the tender must include specimen holders that (i) are easy to fully clean, and (ii) can be sealed within e.g. a glove box. Additionally we require the capability to undertake (i) high temperature studies up to ca. 1200 oC for in-situ diffraction studies of phase transformations, structure determination, and in situ reactions; (ii) grazing angle diffraction studies of solid samples to achieve surface sensitivity, by control of incident angle. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Monday 11th May 2015 at 12 noon (UK time). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5644935-d6a4-4a84-96cf-ec9cd1953675 | | 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 11 May 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 May 2015 - 17 Aug 2015 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 3JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus - 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5644935-d6a4-4a84-96cf-ec9cd1953675 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5644935-d6a4-4a84-96cf-ec9cd1953675 17th April 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sh ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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