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title: "Multiple excitation wavelength, portable, Raman spectrometer - AWARD"
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# Multiple excitation wavelength, portable, Raman spectrometer - AWARD

Buyer: EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2fe2f6e-f71d-400a-a090-45c94e392fa4

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## Summary

EH Curatorial (Collections and Conservation), operating under English Heritage, has completed a procurement process for a multiple excitation wavelength, portable Raman spectrometer. The key focus of this acquisition is to enhance the analysis of historic collections in situ across various sites in the United Kingdom, including prehistoric, archaeological, and fine arts collections. This open procedure tender concluded with an award on 24 September 2024, with a contract starting from 6 September 2024 and ending on 31 March 2025. The total value of the contract is GBP 135,850, and the procurement category is classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically lasers and spectroscopy devices.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of high-precision laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in Raman spectroscopy. Companies with expertise in delivering, installing, and maintaining advanced analytical instruments, along with the capacity to provide comprehensive training and support, are well-suited for such contracts. SMEs particularly stand to gain, given the suitability criterion, potentially resulting in long-term partnerships with English Heritage to support conservation efforts.

## Notice

English Heritage Conservation Science team are seeking to procure Raman spectroscopy. This will supplement existing equipment to analyse historic collections in situ, at English Heritage sites across the country. The English Heritage collection spans from prehistoric to modern materials, with a large archaeological collection and archive, as well as fine and decorative arts, and social history. Analysis of these materials helps identify the materials present and any deterioration products, but also understand the impact of the environmental on the collections. Raman spectroscopy will be used to analyze glass, metal corrosion products, pigments, soluble salts and deposits both in situ and on removed samples in the laboratory. The supplier is expected to supply and install the Raman spectroscopy system, give appropriate training and support, and to be able to maintain the system over a number of years (minimum 5 years for parts). Tendered prices should include equipment purchase price, delivery to English Heritage, installation, training and minimum one year warranty. It should also include, itemized separately, the optional costs of maintenance contracts for the system, for one, two and three year periods after expiry of the warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0168fa7-007b-4d69-b73b-024c3f738c1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,850 |
| 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 | EH CURATORIAL (COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE10 8QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Greenwich Park |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RENISHAW UK SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0168fa7-007b-4d69-b73b-024c3f738c1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0168fa7-007b-4d69-b73b-024c3f738c1e
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home

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