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title: "X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Ancillaries"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Ancillaries

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4612d59-c178-49da-ab18-a8593dcc882f

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the design, manufacture, and installation of X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Ancillaries at the Materials Research Facility located within the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, England. The buying organisation responsible for this tender is the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract is classified under the goods category, specifically diffraction apparatus and X-ray inspection equipment. The award is complete, with the contract period running from 25 February 2022 to 31 August 2022, and the tender notice was published on 4 March 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific equipment and ancillary services related to X-ray technologies. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of complex scientific instruments would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract accessible given its open procurement approach and the focus on innovative solutions in the field of materials research.

## Notice

The design, manufacture and installation, commissioning and handover of a X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Ancillaries to be installed at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32cd8445-414a-4902-aa1a-496c0ba87cd1 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £228,514 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus
- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32cd8445-414a-4902-aa1a-496c0ba87cd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32cd8445-414a-4902-aa1a-496c0ba87cd1
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40392&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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