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title: "I11 Powder Diffractometer (3-axes)"
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# I11 Powder Diffractometer (3-axes)

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee79fe8f-71e1-442f-8662-ee544fef5ec3

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by Diamond Light Source Ltd, seeking suppliers for the "I11 Powder Diffractometer (3-axes)" project, which falls under the goods category, specifically for X-ray devices. The contract involves the design, supply, manufacture, and installation of a polycrystalline diffractometer, with a tender period that ended on 8 January 2019 and a contract period from 11 February 2019 to 30 November 2019. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, aimed at suppliers in Didcot, England, with a total contract value of £351,455 awarded to Newport Spectra-Physics Ltd on 5 February 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of scientific equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in precision engineering or who can provide a robust solution for high-precision scientific instruments would be particularly well-suited to compete. The diverse requirements of the contract make it attractive for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in the scientific research sector.

## Notice

The scope of the contract is for the design, supply of material, manufacture, assembly, test, delivery and installation of a heavy-duty polycrystalline (powder) diffractometer. The diffractometer basically consists of three large co-axial rotary tables of high-precision motions. Technical details are provided in our Technical Specification. Additional information: If you are interested in this tender opportunity please create an account via the website link below: http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Procurement/ You will then be issued with a password to download the tender documents. In order to be considered, your response should arrive no later than midnight on Tuesday 8.1.2019. Details of the evaluation criteria for this tender can be found in the OJEU notice attached. PLEASE NOTE: Diamond will be closed for the Christmas Break from Friday 21st December to Tuesday 1st January. Any communication with us during this period will not be dealt with until Wednesday 2.1.2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82199d76-3b68-46e7-af63-7dc4eae2860d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2019 - 4 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £351,455 |
| 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 | DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWPORT SPECTRA-PHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2019 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82199d76-3b68-46e7-af63-7dc4eae2860d
- 26 Nov 2018 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df804ca-7e20-431b-ae68-c8cb5fe6ba4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82199d76-3b68-46e7-af63-7dc4eae2860d
  4th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df804ca-7e20-431b-ae68-c8cb5fe6ba4c
  26th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0149272e-3389-434c-96ae-fcdbbffb418d
  OJEU Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.diamond.ac.uk
- http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Procurement/

## Provenance

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