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title: "Laser Ablation System for the Natural History Museum"
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# Laser Ablation System for the Natural History Museum

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c060aebf-42df-4811-b061-a40143f2bf8f

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum has awarded a contract for a Laser Ablation System for its Imaging and Analysis Centre through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £209,135 GBP, commenced on January 6, 2023, and will conclude on March 31, 2023. The tender period ended on January 5, 2023, with Teledyne Instruments Inc. as the successful supplier. The system delivery address is in London, United Kingdom under the goods procurement category.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the laser technology sector. Businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying laser equipment could find this tender suitable for their expertise and growth. The contract offers an opportunity for businesses to engage with the prestigious Natural History Museum and potentially expand their market presence in the UK capital, London.

## Notice

The Natural History Museum (NHM) wishes to secure the purchase of a Laser Ablation System for the Imaging and Analysis Centre. The NHM has an excellent history of laser ablation analysis providing world class research and commercial work. We have run two systems since 2012 to cope with research demand and support the commercial work each year. Our previous system, which carried out most of the commercial work, has recently failed without warning. To keep up with contractual demands, while continuing to support grant funded projects, the Museum needs to acquire and install a laser ablation system as soon as possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294172c8-fbac-46fb-a1a9-6be1fc951547 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £209,135 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £209,135 |
| 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 | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS INC., D.B.A. TELEDYNE CETAC TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2023 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294172c8-fbac-46fb-a1a9-6be1fc951547

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/294172c8-fbac-46fb-a1a9-6be1fc951547
  10th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=749260274
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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