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title: "X-Ray Diffractometer for LANCASTER UNIVERSITY - AWARD"
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# X-Ray Diffractometer for LANCASTER UNIVERSITY - AWARD

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c08ee210-d506-4678-b3af-752557fabaa0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancaster University, which has awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of a floor-standing X-ray diffractometer. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located at the Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date on 22nd October 2024, and the contract will be effective from 30th October 2024 to 30th October 2025. The equipment is required to support research within the Nuclear Science & Technology Group and must be delivered before March 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure with a total budget of £330,000 including VAT, and the awarded contract value is £275,000 in GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment and nuclear materials analysis. Companies that provide high-precision laboratory instruments and have experience in the nuclear sector are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Collaborating with a renowned institution like Lancaster University can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility, fostering future business growth and partnerships. The procurement underscores the University's commitment to maintaining its status as a world-class research establishment, providing a platform for both established suppliers and new entrants to make significant contributions to cutting-edge research.

## Notice

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of a floor standing X-ray diffractometer for nuclear materials analysis and general Engineering materials analysis. A key feature of the system will be the ability to carry out grazing incidence, micro-XRD, in situ high temperature and powder diffraction measurements aligned with research needs in the department's Nuclear Engineering group. The system will be installed within a radiation supervised area facility and integrated within the UTGARD suite of laboratories. UTGARD (Uranium/Thorium Beta-Gamma Active Research and Development) laboratory is a BEIS/DECC-funded, NNUF-affiliated national facility, open to external users for studying nuclear process chemistries at levels up to pre-scale-up - especially, but not limited to, all stages of reprocessing including: fuel dissolution; fission product / minor actinide / actinide separations; and oxide product precursor conditioning and precipitation. This new equipment forms a new extension to UTGARD funded as part of the governments Uranium Innovation Centre (UIC) program and will support three new post-doctoral researchers as well as existing research within the Nuclear Science & Technology Group within the School of Engineering. Delivery of the equipment must be before March 2025, as this equipment is expected to be operational during that month. It is anticipated that the effective operational life of the machine will be 10 years. This purchase supports the University's objective to maintain its place as a world class research establishment. This purchase must fit within a project budget of PS330,000 incl. VAT. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e9f59d-c916-47ab-bf74-6a7e1a55e5a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e9f59d-c916-47ab-bf74-6a7e1a55e5a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e9f59d-c916-47ab-bf74-6a7e1a55e5a9
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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