--- title: "4103/AMRC/GM/24 Portable X-ray diffractometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-962ff64a-200b-4cf7-bb19-2dc7f94fe180" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-962ff64a-200b-4cf7-bb19-2dc7f94fe180" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-962ff64a-200b-4cf7-bb19-2dc7f94fe180.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-962ff64a-200b-4cf7-bb19-2dc7f94fe180.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2024-04-26" --- # 4103/AMRC/GM/24 Portable X-ray diffractometer Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-962ff64a-200b-4cf7-bb19-2dc7f94fe180 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-962ff64a-200b-4cf7-bb19-2dc7f94fe180) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-962ff64a-200b-4cf7-bb19-2dc7f94fe180.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for a Portable X-ray diffractometer on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, The Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The procurement is a non-EU open procedure and the deadline for submitting tenders is May 10, 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract period is scheduled to start on May 17, 2024, and end on March 31, 2025. This opportunity falls under the CPV classification for X-ray devices and offers business growth potential for suppliers of workshop equipment and X-ray inspection equipment. This tender by the University of Sheffield is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The procurement method is an open procedure conducted below threshold. The delivery location for the Portable X-ray diffractometer is at Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, S60 5TZ. Businesses in the goods sector, particularly those involved in X-ray equipment, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Interested parties can access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) by registering on the University's e-tendering system before the submission deadline. ## Notice 4103/AMRC/GM/24 Portable X-ray diffractometer The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Portable X-ray diffractometer on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, The Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC is undertaking research in the non-destructive detection of machined surface integrity features. Within the facility, existing portable residual stress measurement equipment has been used for successfully detecting anomalous machined surfaces non-destructively using a novel method developed at the AMRC. To further develop the technique for inspection in industry, the need to develop and install a portable X-ray diffractometer within a CNC machining centre to facilitate in-process measurements has been identified. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a non - EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: May 10, 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: May 10, 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes The University of Sheffield AMRC, Factory of the Future, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, S60 5TZ Funding Description Catapult Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2d6591-9b7b-4948-855e-4eb5edf88f6c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 33111000 - X-ray devices - 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment - 38947000 - X-ray microanalysers - 43800000 - Workshop equipment ## Release History - 26 Apr 2024 at 08:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2d6591-9b7b-4948-855e-4eb5edf88f6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2d6591-9b7b-4948-855e-4eb5edf88f6c 26th April 2024 - 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://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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