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title: "713 - Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Multifunctional X-ray Diffractometer"
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# 713 - Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Multifunctional X-ray Diffractometer

Buyer: NE1 PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b34490bd-97ab-4b24-bafd-205982a1d913

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Ltd (CPI), represented by NE1 Procurement Services Limited, is currently seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a multifunctional X-ray diffractometer. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a focus on advanced materials characterisation techniques. The tender was published on 24th May 2018, and submissions are due by 29th June 2018. The contract period will commence on 1st August 2018 and run until 31st July 2023, with the delivery location specified in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process is being conducted via an open procurement method, aimed at obtaining bids that meet the outlined specifications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment and technical services sectors to compete and expand their offerings. Companies specialising in laboratory instruments, particularly in X-ray diffraction technology, as well as those with expertise in materials science research, may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Given the inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the suitability criteria, diverse businesses are encouraged to participate, enabling them to potentially enhance their market presence through strategic partnerships and innovation in materials characterisation.

## Notice

The Centre for Process Innovation Ltd (CPI) requires the following; The response to tender should detail an instrument capable of a variety of techniques in X-ray diffraction including grazing incidence diffraction, Powder X-ray diffraction, X-ray reflectivity and small angle X-ray scattering analysis. These techniques offer valuable information to materials science research including: * Crystal phase identification of powder and film materials * Ordering and exfoliation of graphene materials * Film thickness * Particle size Procurement of this instrument will enhance CPI capability in characterisation of materials and enable future strategic research projects. Please visit https://ne1procurementservices.com for further information. Additional information: We are posting this tender notice on behalf of The Centre for Process Innovation Ltd (CPI). For further information please visit the NE1 Procurement Services Ltd website - https://ne1procurementservices.com. Please do not contact CPI directly as all correspondence must be directed through the NE1 website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0210e28-ae59-4ea3-a7ba-9e035bee4491 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 24 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| 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 | NE1 PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | WILTON |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 May 2018 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0210e28-ae59-4ea3-a7ba-9e035bee4491

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0210e28-ae59-4ea3-a7ba-9e035bee4491
  24th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ne1procurementservices.com
- https://ne1procurementservices.com/

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