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# Procurement of an X-Ray Diffractometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b07284f-7faa-499e-a438-452e0a8a562a

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the procurement of an X-Ray Diffractometer, valued at £185,606. The procurement process, classified under goods, was completed through an open procedure. The deadline for tender submission was 28th September 2022, with the contract period expected to run from 21st October 2022 to 31st March 2026 in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity created by the University of Bristol could be beneficial for businesses specialised in diffraction apparatus. The procurement method chosen, an open procedure, allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, fostering competition. SciMed Ltd successfully secured the contract, demonstrating opportunities for SMEs in the industry category. Businesses located in the United Kingdom, particularly in the South West region, may find this tender appealing for business growth.

## Notice

The University of Bristol has a requirement for a new X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) which will form part of the Facility for Radioactive Materials Surfaces (FaRMS), part of the National Nuclear User Facility (NNUF) project. FaRMS will be embedded in the Interface Analysis Centre (IAC), part of the School of Physics. The requirement is comprised of a state-of-the-art XRD system with particular focus on solid materials analysis, texture, and thin film characterisation. Offers are invited for the procurement of a floor-mounted XRD system, which will be able to measure polycrystalline/powders, texture, stress/strain, reciprocal space maps, thin film reflectivity, and have a Eulerian cradle (or a similar chi, phi and height stage) for single-crystal work. The ability to add environmental stages (such as high/low temperature and gas reaction cells) is important, so a vertical scattering geometry, theta-theta machine is most likely. Additional features, such as automatic height alignment and 2D detector set up would also be highly preferred.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6017170f-c72f-410d-a807-8782efe86562 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,606 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,606 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 14 Nov 2022 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6017170f-c72f-410d-a807-8782efe86562

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6017170f-c72f-410d-a807-8782efe86562
  14th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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