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title: "4103/AMRC/GM/24 Portable X-ray diffractometer - AWARD"
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# 4103/AMRC/GM/24 Portable X-ray diffractometer - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba57888c-034f-4b4d-ba10-8b91a0bf2231

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for a Portable X-ray diffractometer to Proto Manufacturing Limited. The procurement process involved a non-EU open procedure following the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender, titled "4103/AMRC/GM/24 Portable X-ray diffractometer," was based at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The closing date for tenders was May 10, 2024, with a contract period from May 31, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

This opportunity for business growth is particularly suited for companies involved in X-ray devices, X-ray inspection equipment, workshop equipment, and X-ray microanalysers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The University of Sheffield acted as the buying organisation, emphasising its commitment to fostering innovation and research in the field of advanced manufacturing.

## 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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848fafe6-f2b5-4f41-8475-032f57d3dbab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,700 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROTO MANUFACTURING |

## 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

- 11 Jul 2024 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848fafe6-f2b5-4f41-8475-032f57d3dbab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848fafe6-f2b5-4f41-8475-032f57d3dbab
  11th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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