--- title: "UKSBS - RE18533 X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c6c8fda-37ef-4c58-b135-8445ee04984e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c6c8fda-37ef-4c58-b135-8445ee04984e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c6c8fda-37ef-4c58-b135-8445ee04984e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c6c8fda-37ef-4c58-b135-8445ee04984e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-04-01" --- # UKSBS - RE18533 X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c6c8fda-37ef-4c58-b135-8445ee04984e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c6c8fda-37ef-4c58-b135-8445ee04984e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c6c8fda-37ef-4c58-b135-8445ee04984e.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the purchase of an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer by the UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). The tender, designated as RE18533, was published on 20th February 2019, and the procurement method used was an open procedure, which is typically accessible to all suppliers. The procurement stage has been completed, with bids accepted until 26th March 2019. The contract period spans from 27th March 2019 to 19th March 2021, with the contract value set at £66,995. The delivery location specified for this tender is SW1H 0ET, England, within the goods category focused on measuring instruments. This contract provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of scientific equipment, specifically those with expertise in spectrometry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the tender's suitability criteria that favour SME participation. Companies that can deliver innovative, high-quality scientific tools and possess the capability to engage in the tendering process via the CCS eSourcing Portal will find this procurement advantageous for expanding their market presence. ## Notice Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (XRF) measuring instrument with silicone drift detector (SDD) and micro-focus X-ray tube for materials and coating analysis. The equipment must be able to measure gels, powders and solids. For solids, the equipment must accommodate flat and complex shaped samples up to 5kg and with dimensions up to 300mm by 300mm by 140mm. The instrument should incorporate a programmable XYZ stage with camera system for accurated sample position. The equipment should have interchangeable aperatures and filters, and outputs from 10kV to 50kV ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce9f513b-2dfd-4a6a-9e75-b474dfcfeb04 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2019 - 19 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,995 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £66,995 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FISCHER INSTRUMENTATION (GB | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38433000 - Spectrometers ## Release History - 1 Apr 2019 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce9f513b-2dfd-4a6a-9e75-b474dfcfeb04 - 29 Mar 2019 at 11:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009eea95-5516-432a-a652-d6dfdd0db31c - 26 Mar 2019 at 11:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009eea95-5516-432a-a652-d6dfdd0db31c - 20 Feb 2019 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009eea95-5516-432a-a652-d6dfdd0db31c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce9f513b-2dfd-4a6a-9e75-b474dfcfeb04 1st April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009eea95-5516-432a-a652-d6dfdd0db31c 29th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f0a4a7a-e89f-4620-ad0f-56390959663b Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92afe5ad-8183-4c25-98e6-e25b00e63203 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8de28a0d-fb6b-4361-84d1-7ac8b46a08e7 RE18533 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2959d278-29b8-45ba-adb0-6dff3d68bba5 RE18533 ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/586ec996-1d94-47c6-84dc-056168cdc367 RE18533 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7100f3c5-c080-4152-a7eb-4330718baa5a RE18533 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1f91fe4-087d-4289-9779-ae03fbc87986 RE18533 PO415000030251 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c091ba1-ee29-4dcd-ac3a-ea8af71bf530 RE18533 - Fully Executed Contract_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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