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title: "GB-London: UV-visible-Near Infrared and Accelerated Light Aging"
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buyer: "VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM"
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# GB-London: UV-visible-Near Infrared and Accelerated Light Aging

Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-793f61bc-0319-4b04-ab48-757ae48f6f79

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## Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum is seeking to procure a research-grade UV-Visible-Near Infrared spectrophotometer and an associated bespoke accelerated light ageing facility. This procurement, categorised under goods, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 4 December 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 14 December 2020 and run until 13 December 2025. The geographical focus is on London, UK, and the budget for this project is between £100,000 and £500,000, although funding is subject to final confirmation from the AHRC under the Capabilities for Collections call. This open procedure invites competitive tenders with options for variations or alternative quotes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in scientific instrumentation and laboratory services. Businesses with expertise in providing turn-key systems, remote monitoring capabilities, and maintenance services will be particularly well-suited to compete. The inclusion of a substantial maintenance component and robust operational specifications suggests that businesses capable of offering comprehensive support services, along with the necessary technical equipment, have a strong chance of success in this procurement process.

## Notice

The V&A wishes to procure a research grade UV-Visible-Near Infrared spectrophotometer and associated (bespoke) precise accelerated light ageing facility. The system chosen is to be a 'turn-key' system and all hardware, firmware and software costs must be included in your tender return. In addition a one-year statutory warranty plus an additional four years of preventive maintenance should be included in the total cost. The new system will be used in proximity of 13 amp, 240 volt AC, 50 Hz supply, with access to wired and wireless internet connections, in a non-air conditioned space and should be capable of being controlled remotely and moved to different locations is needed. Tenders may provide options or alternative quotes. Please note that the budget is not yet confirmed and the award of contract is subject to the V&A receiving funding from the AHRC under the Capabilities for Collections call Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b8c014a-22f2-4fc6-bc3b-c4c4d4919ef1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 13 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM |
| Locality | KENSINGTON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b8c014a-22f2-4fc6-bc3b-c4c4d4919ef1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b8c014a-22f2-4fc6-bc3b-c4c4d4919ef1
  20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-UV-visible-Near-Infrared-and-Accelerated-Light-Aging/28978Y5C76
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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