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title: "X-Ray Diffractometer"
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# X-Ray Diffractometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9405098c-815b-46b2-99fd-704ab4c78432

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process for an X-Ray Diffractometer under the High Value Laboratory Equipment framework (LAB 3162 NW). The contract, valued at £213,600, has been awarded to Rigaku Europe SE. The equipment, a single X-ray diffractometer with computer-controlled hardware and software, will assist in precise structural analysis of materials, particularly in crystal quality assessment and strain evaluation in thin films. The procurement stage is marked as 'Award,' with the contract period extending from 11 September 2024 to 10 September 2025. Located in the South West of England, the project falls under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)' with postal code BS1 5DS. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of high-precision laboratory equipment, especially those specialising in X-ray analytical instruments. It is ideal for firms capable of providing advanced diffractometry solutions and custom software integrations. While the procurement was not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with robust experience in scientific equipment manufacturing and distribution would find this contract highly beneficial for expanding their market presence in the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Following a further competition under the High Value Laboratory Equipment framework (LAB 3162 NW), the University of Bristol has awarded a contract for a X-Ray Diffractometer. The equipment required is a single X-ray diffractometer, complete with the necessary hardware and software for its operation, to facilitate computer-controlled, precise, and accurate measurements of material structural information. This machine will be utilized for assessing crystal quality, specifically performing 2D scans such as pole figure and reciprocal space mapping, to determine the symmetry and precise structural parameters necessary for evaluating strain in grown thin films.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8a4bdb3-e73e-4e1d-ba9e-5037cdb351c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2024 - 10 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £213,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,600 |
| 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 | RIGAKU EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8a4bdb3-e73e-4e1d-ba9e-5037cdb351c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8a4bdb3-e73e-4e1d-ba9e-5037cdb351c6
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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