--- title: "Provision of X-Ray Fluorescence Analyser Equipment (including maintenance and spare parts)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8529ab0e-3e46-4367-a2b4-d9d820627706" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8529ab0e-3e46-4367-a2b4-d9d820627706" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8529ab0e-3e46-4367-a2b4-d9d820627706.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8529ab0e-3e46-4367-a2b4-d9d820627706.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2022-08-02" --- # Provision of X-Ray Fluorescence Analyser Equipment (including maintenance and spare parts) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8529ab0e-3e46-4367-a2b4-d9d820627706 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8529ab0e-3e46-4367-a2b4-d9d820627706) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8529ab0e-3e46-4367-a2b4-d9d820627706.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of X-Ray Fluorescence Analyser Equipment, including maintenance and spare parts. This procurement is taking place as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, and falls under the industrial machinery category. The open procedure is in the tender stage, with bids due by 16 August 2022. The contract period is set to commence from 11 September 2022 and run until 7 January 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those offering analytical instruments and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in X-Ray Fluorescence technology and those capable of providing training along with the equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, potentially expanding their market presence through this contract. ## Notice The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for the Provision of X-Ray Fluorescence Analyser Equipment (including maintenance and spare parts) on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The University of Sheffield have a requirement to purchase an XRF instrument in order to analyse the chemical composition of Uranium and Uranium Alloys. Instrumentation provided must have a dedicated calibrated programme for analysis of Uranium or if this does not come as standard it must be set up during the commissioning of the equipment and subject to acceptance testing. As part of your offering, training must be provided in order for several users to be proficient in operating the machine and using the software. It is a requirement that this equipment includes a computer and monitor, and any other hardware and related ancillary equipment needed for effective operation. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. An NDA will need to be signed before the ITT is released via tracked and signed for mail. The Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will need to be completed and returned via the in-tend system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. You will need to complete the contact detail form and return with the NDA for the ITT to be sent via tracked and signed for mail, this will be an encrypted USB. Any queries regarding this Invitation to Tender should be submitted through the University's e tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield via the Correspondence facility. Additional information: An NDA will need to be signed before the ITT is released via tracked and signed for mail. The Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will need to be completed and returned via the in-tend system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. Delivery Notes AMRC Sheffield Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca06713b-a11e-486b-81c7-87415dbeef11 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2022 - 7 Jan 2024 | | 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 | ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 42670000 - Parts and accessories of machine tools ## Release History - 2 Aug 2022 at 07:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca06713b-a11e-486b-81c7-87415dbeef11 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca06713b-a11e-486b-81c7-87415dbeef11 2nd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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