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title: "Purchase of a Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer"
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# Purchase of a Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b972be4-b07b-41e3-9a96-1cf7a723b950

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a high-performance dual source single crystal X-ray diffractometer, valued at £293,331. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically classified as diffraction apparatus (CPV code 38530000). The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing for competition among interested suppliers. The tender period ended on 31st July 2020, with the contract commencing on 17th September 2020 and set to last until 15th January 2022. The location for the delivery addresses is in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation and suppliers of advanced technology equipment. Companies that can meet the specifications for high-performance diffraction apparatus would be especially well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an accessible opportunity given the stated suitability for SMEs in the procurement process.

## Notice

The University of Bristol has a requirement for a new high performance dual source single crystal X-ray diffractometer system with high intensity Cu and Mo sources and an area detector. This is part of a continuous investment in instrumentation and is required to replace an existing aged instrument in the X-ray diffraction facility in the School of Chemistry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deb3d9be-b1f7-4931-8a64-2adb65fc7fd4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2020 - 15 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £293,331 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £293,331 |
| 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 | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2020 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deb3d9be-b1f7-4931-8a64-2adb65fc7fd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deb3d9be-b1f7-4931-8a64-2adb65fc7fd4
  5th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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