--- title: "Multi-purpose Automated High Throughput X-ray Diffractometer and Sample Changer for Grazing Incidence and Bulk Sample Measurements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8e2e8c1-e10c-48b0-a73c-2df9b2200ebd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8e2e8c1-e10c-48b0-a73c-2df9b2200ebd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8e2e8c1-e10c-48b0-a73c-2df9b2200ebd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8e2e8c1-e10c-48b0-a73c-2df9b2200ebd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2020-03-26" --- # Multi-purpose Automated High Throughput X-ray Diffractometer and Sample Changer for Grazing Incidence and Bulk Sample Measurements Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8e2e8c1-e10c-48b0-a73c-2df9b2200ebd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8e2e8c1-e10c-48b0-a73c-2df9b2200ebd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8e2e8c1-e10c-48b0-a73c-2df9b2200ebd.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is currently seeking suppliers for a Multi-purpose Automated High Throughput X-ray Diffractometer and Sample Changer intended for their Department of Materials X-ray characterization laboratory. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as diffraction apparatus. The call for tenders is being conducted via an open procurement method, and is scheduled to close on 29 April 2020. The delivery address for this project is located in Manchester, North West, with a contract start date set for 17 May 2020, concluding on 31 December 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in diffraction and testing apparatus. Suppliers that can provide advanced x-ray systems capable of accommodating complex measurement requirements, such as variable temperature capabilities and high-throughput sampling, will be well-positioned to compete. As the University of Manchester looks to enhance its research facilities, companies in the scientific instrumentation sector should consider this procurement as a chance to establish or expand their business relationships within academia. ## Notice We require an x-ray diffraction instrument for the Department of Materials X-ray characterization laboratory. We intend to use this diffractometer to characterise polycrystalline and powder samples from a range of research fields. It will be replacing existing specialist equipment optimised to measure in grazing incidence modes to bias the signal from the sample to the top surface layers. The region of interest in the surface layer may have only a few microns of depth or several hundred microns depending on the research field, GO films vs. thermal barrier coatings. We will use the diffractometer in reflection geometry with the 1D or equivalent detector, in order to characterise the 'surface' in terms of: (1) phases present and potential amorphous fractions, (2) simple texture, (3) lattice strains and lattice constants (4) structural refinement. This instrument should allow us to combine in a single experimental batch, depending on the sample characteristics, (1) standard 1D powder diffraction with (2) grazing incidence (GIXRD) to increase the sensitivity to the surface layer (3) simple texture measurement, by rotation of Phi at set intervals during either (1) or (2) and O scans. This system must also accommodate a variable temperature measurement capability and large single sample position. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f93354-f19d-4582-bbea-bb02b581ac16 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 7HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus - 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus ## Release History - 26 Mar 2020 at 09:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f93354-f19d-4582-bbea-bb02b581ac16 - 13 Mar 2020 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f93354-f19d-4582-bbea-bb02b581ac16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7f93354-f19d-4582-bbea-bb02b581ac16 26th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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