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title: "X-ray Crystallography System - AWARD"
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# X-ray Crystallography System - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8553ed94-5d64-4ba4-a381-a4e696bf1a2f

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## Summary

The University of Reading recently awarded a contract for the procurement of an X-ray Crystallography System to support various scientific research applications, particularly in the fields of chemistry and pharmacy. This tender, initiated under the tender period that concluded on 19 November 2018, had an estimated value of £450,000 with a minimum value of £400,000. The contract is set to run from 3 January 2019 to 30 November 2022, with delivery expected at their Reading campus located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the medical equipment category, specifically involving X-ray devices.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers in the medical and scientific equipment sectors, especially those with experience in providing advanced diagnostic tools. Businesses that specialise in precision measurement instruments, especially those capable of producing X-ray devices or microanalysers, would find this procurement particularly relevant. With a strong focus on supporting research and development in higher education, companies that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in delivering advanced scientific instruments will be well positioned to compete for such contracts.

## Notice

A high performance 4-circle kappa X-ray area detector single-crystal X-ray diffractometer is required for a wide range of solid-state, chemical, biological, physical and materials science applications to support researchers at the University of Reading, particularly from the Department of Chemistry and the School of Pharmacy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff35b7d5-e98d-404a-b98b-800193ea4704 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 READING |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIGAKU EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33111000 - X-ray devices
- 38947000 - X-ray microanalysers

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2019 at 13:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff35b7d5-e98d-404a-b98b-800193ea4704
- 8 Jan 2019 at 13:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff35b7d5-e98d-404a-b98b-800193ea4704
- 8 Jan 2019 at 13:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff35b7d5-e98d-404a-b98b-800193ea4704
- 8 Jan 2019 at 13:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff35b7d5-e98d-404a-b98b-800193ea4704
- 8 Jan 2019 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff35b7d5-e98d-404a-b98b-800193ea4704

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff35b7d5-e98d-404a-b98b-800193ea4704
  8th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.reading.ac.uk/procurement

## Provenance

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