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title: "Lab-based X-ray absorption/emission spectroscopy equipment - AWARD"
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# Lab-based X-ray absorption/emission spectroscopy equipment - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3cb01a3-3400-42b6-ae03-29a29cbf0404

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## Summary

The University of Warwick has completed a procurement process for lab-based X-ray absorption/emission spectroscopy equipment, specifically a high-resolution X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) and emission spectrometer. This tender process, classified under the CPV code 33111000 for X-ray devices, followed an open procurement method. The contract period commenced on 30 April 2021 and will conclude on 30 April 2022. The procurement was awarded on 21 June 2021, with a total contract value of £268,398.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in scientific instrumentation and analysis, particularly those that specialise in X-ray technology or related fields. Companies that possess the requisite expertise in developing advanced scientific equipment and can provide innovative solutions for material synthesis and battery testing will find this an advantageous prospect. The open procedure allows a broader range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to compete effectively in this market segment.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a high-resolution X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) and emission spectrometer capable of determining metal oxidation states and local coordination for optimizing material synthesis/discovery and to monitor redox reactions in coin cell and single-layer pouch cell Li-ion (and related) batteries during meaningful cycle rates i.e. up to C/3 rates. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556667f9-5267-4237-b035-baf643da49ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £268,398 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EASYXAFS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2021 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556667f9-5267-4237-b035-baf643da49ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556667f9-5267-4237-b035-baf643da49ae
  21st June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

## Provenance

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