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title: "1.2 kW XAFS Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029490"
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buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY"
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# 1.2 kW XAFS Spectrometer

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029490

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## Summary

Durham University is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of a 1.2 kW XAFS spectrometer, which is aimed at facilitating X-ray absorption spectroscopy with a focus on catalysis and energy materials. The procurement process is now in the active tender stage, having started on 5th May 2021, and is set to conclude submissions by 22nd March 2021. The total budget allocated for this project is £300,000, and the delivery location is specified as Durham City, within the UKC1 region. This procurement follows an open method and is intended for goods, as designated under the CPV classification for spectrometers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific and educational sectors, particularly those specialised in laboratory equipment and analytical instruments. Companies that manufacture or supply X-ray spectroscopy devices or related technologies would be well-positioned to compete in this process. Additionally, stakeholders involved in energy materials and catalysis research applications may find this tender pertinent, as the winning bidder will cater to both academic and industrial users within these fields.

## Notice

The University is looking to establish a facility for use by internal and external users (both academic and industrial) for X-ray absorption spectroscopy, with a specific focus on catalysis and energy materials. We are looking to purchase a lab based Rowland-circle spectrometer system (including source) for transmission-mode XAFS operations at 5 - 12 keV. To express an interest please go to: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6820

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to establish a facility for use by internal and external users (both academic and industrial) for X-ray absorption spectroscopy, with a specific focus on catalysis and energy materials. We are looking to purchase a lab based Rowland-circle spectrometer system for transmission-mode XAFS operations at 5 - 12 keV, with a minimum 1.2 kW x-ray tube source, and evidence of being able to perform XANES and EXAFS in academic use case application such as energy materials (batteries) and heterogeneous catalysis, including appropriate power supplies, analysers (spherically bent crystals) and detectors (SSD type). The instrument is to be housed in facility including equipment for catalysis studies and energy materials applications. To express an interest please go to: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6820

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003368-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003368-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6820
- http://www.durham.ac.uk

## Provenance

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