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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR XRF Spectrometer"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER FOR XRF Spectrometer

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d889e729-f0b5-42fb-adba-ca6dd4a37a5a

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## Summary

The Sheffield Hallam University is currently seeking tenders for the provision of an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer, with a total budget of £161,666.67. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as spectrometers (CPV code: 38433000). The tender was published on 12th November 2021 and the tender period will close on 17th December 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2022 and conclude on 31st May 2023. This is an open procedure for organisations above the specified threshold, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in analytical equipment, laboratory instruments, or related technologies. The contract presents an avenue for businesses to establish or enhance relationships with higher education institutions, particularly those involved in research and development. Competing in this tender could lead to greater business growth and visibility within academic sectors, particularly for firms with innovative products or services tailored to laboratories and research settings.

## Notice

The University has identified a need for an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer. This is to replace the 20 years old PANalytical MagiX PRO wavelength dispersive XRF spectrometer which is currently in the X-ray laboratory within the Harmer building room 2019, part of the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214d6cb2-5b8a-45c9-a0f7-952d7696704c |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,666 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214d6cb2-5b8a-45c9-a0f7-952d7696704c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214d6cb2-5b8a-45c9-a0f7-952d7696704c
  12th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity

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