--- title: "X-Ray Diffractometer at Lancaster University" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db888d90-b229-46f4-9605-404a52926b01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db888d90-b229-46f4-9605-404a52926b01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db888d90-b229-46f4-9605-404a52926b01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db888d90-b229-46f4-9605-404a52926b01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-05-20" --- # X-Ray Diffractometer at Lancaster University Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db888d90-b229-46f4-9605-404a52926b01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db888d90-b229-46f4-9605-404a52926b01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db888d90-b229-46f4-9605-404a52926b01.json) ## Summary The Lancaster University is inviting tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of a floor standing X-ray diffractometer for nuclear materials analysis and general Engineering materials analysis. The equipment, with a budget of £300,000 incl. VAT, will be operational by January 2025 at Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YR. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), with a tender deadline of June 17, 2024, and a contract period starting on June 30, 2024, and ending on June 27, 2025. This tender by Lancaster University presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete. SMEs are well-suited for this tender. The project, aimed at maintaining the university's research excellence, supports the Nuclear Engineering group, and potentially additional purchases may follow, subject to future funding. Interested suppliers can find more information on the Lancaster University e-tendering system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/. ## 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 the end of the year, as this equipment is expected to be operational by January 2025. 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 PS300,000 incl. VAT. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. There could be a requirement for further purchases, dependent on future funding. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac997f2c-c211-4ee3-9bf4-7c1a30180d1f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 27 Jun 2025 | | 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 20 May 2024 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac997f2c-c211-4ee3-9bf4-7c1a30180d1f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac997f2c-c211-4ee3-9bf4-7c1a30180d1f 20th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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