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title: "New X-ray Diffractometer"
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# New X-ray Diffractometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-debfb123-d012-4a8c-b4bf-874d4a906d67

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a selective tender for the supply of a New X-ray Diffractometer as part of a mini-competition under Lot 1 of the NWUPC Framework Agreement for X-Ray and Elemental/Micro Analysis Equipment. This procurement process is currently complete, with the contract awarded to Panalytical Limited. The contract value is £172,000 and covers a period from 20 April 2018 to 19 April 2020. The closing date for tender submissions was 13 December 2017, and the delivery address for this procurement is located in Sheffield, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in analytical equipment and services, particularly those that are part of the NWUPC Framework's Lot 1. Companies that focus on manufacturing, supplying, or maintaining diffraction apparatus or similar laboratory equipment would be well-suited to compete for future contracts under this framework. Engaging in such tenders can facilitate business growth by establishing credibility and a strong presence within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield went out to tender on behalf of the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering for a New X-Ray Diffractometer. The tender was a mini-competition under Lot 1 of the NWUPC Framework Agreement for: X-Ray and Elemental / Micro Analysis Equipment, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. HVLE Reference - LAB3051 NW The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation. For suppliers on Lot 1 of the above framework agreement the tender can be accessed via the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Wednesday 13th December 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). PLEASE NOTE - This tender is only open to suppliers accepted onto Lot 1 the applicable framework - Reference: Lab3051 NW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e88f33c-fe81-4f0f-bc5c-638f006a871e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2018 - 19 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 1 May 2018 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e88f33c-fe81-4f0f-bc5c-638f006a871e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e88f33c-fe81-4f0f-bc5c-638f006a871e
  1st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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