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title: "Single Crystal XRD & Powder XRD systems for the Natural History Museum"
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# Single Crystal XRD & Powder XRD systems for the Natural History Museum

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de313013-46ab-4624-8036-6093ef8b89c8

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum is seeking two advanced X-ray Diffractometer systems, a Single Crystal XRD and a Powder XRD, for scientific applications in London. The tender, titled "Single Crystal XRD & Powder XRD systems for the Natural History Museum," is valued at £914,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 26th October 2022 and the contract period starting on 28th November 2022 until 31st March 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in diffraction apparatus to supply cutting-edge equipment to the Natural History Museum. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance the museum's research capabilities through the acquisition of state-of-the-art scientific instruments.

## Notice

The Natural History Museum (NHM) wishes to secure two X-ray Diffractometer systems (a Single-Crystal XRD and a Powder XRD). These are required for a range of the most demanding scientific applications in the Natural History Museum, London. We are looking for a state-of-the-art Single-Crystal XRD instrument (SCXRD) that enables the structure analysis of very small and complex crystals at ambient and non-ambient conditions (low/high temperature, high pressure). We are also looking for a state-of-the-art Powder XRD instrument that enables the analysis of both tiny and large sample volumes at the highest resolution, speed, and reproducibility. Versatility in measurement modes and sample stages is essential. The instrument shall be equipped with heating and cooling stages to monitor the thermal behaviour of phases. Auto-sample changing capability is required to ensure laboratory efficiency and high throughput.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6be9d7-c8e0-4bdd-9ed7-a9eb3cefe8b2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £914,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2022 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6be9d7-c8e0-4bdd-9ed7-a9eb3cefe8b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6be9d7-c8e0-4bdd-9ed7-a9eb3cefe8b2
  26th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Diffraction-apparatus./2WNN5XA5F7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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