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title: "1.2 kW XAFS Spectrometer"
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# 1.2 kW XAFS Spectrometer

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be0e22f2-6c93-4238-b1cc-e320988ae22a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham University seeking to acquire a 1.2 kW XAFS Spectrometer for academic and industrial use, particularly in catalysis and energy materials. The tender, identified as ITT21-004, has been published under the CPV classification for spectrometers and is part of an open procurement method. The deadline for submissions is set for 22nd March 2021, with a potential contract start date of 5th May 2021 and a contract duration until 31st August 2022. This opportunity is located in Durham, England, and carries a budget of £300,000.

Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in spectrometer systems and X-ray absorption spectroscopy, would find this tender a valuable opportunity for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they align well with the suitability requirements. The successful bidder will contribute to advancing research facilities that cater to both academic research and industrial applications.

## Notice

The University is looking to establish a facility for use by internal and external users (both academic and industrial) for X-ray absorption spectroscopy, with a specific focus on catalysis and energy materials. We are looking to purchase a lab based Rowland-circle spectrometer system for transmission-mode XAFS operations at 5 - 12 keV, with a minimum 1.2 kW x-ray tube source, and evidence of being able to perform XANES and EXAFS in academic use case application such as energy materials (batteries) and heterogeneous catalysis, including appropriate power supplies, analysers (spherically bent crystals) and detectors (SSD type). The instrument is to be housed in facility including equipment for catalysis studies and energy materials applications. To express an interest please go to: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6820 Additional information: To express an interest please go to: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6820

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb3e616-fee0-4f83-a44e-fed039abfe02 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 May 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb3e616-fee0-4f83-a44e-fed039abfe02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb3e616-fee0-4f83-a44e-fed039abfe02
  24th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6820
- http://www.durham.ac.uk

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