---
title: "X-Ray Powder Diffractometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f6f"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029f6f"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029f6f.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029f6f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-06-29"
---

# X-Ray Powder Diffractometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f6f

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029f6f)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029f6f.json)

## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting an open procurement for an X-Ray Powder Diffractometer, aimed at enhancing materials research across various scientific domains such as Chemistry and Physics. With a procurement value of £333,333, the process is currently active, and the deadline for tender submissions is set for 3rd May 2021. The delivery location for this procurement is within the Edinburgh region (UKM75), where the successful supplier will be required to supply, install, and provide initial training on the equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-technology scientific instruments, particularly those with expertise in diffraction apparatus and related technical services. Companies that can demonstrate quality in their offerings, along with competitive pricing, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. This is particularly suitable for suppliers that have experience in providing advanced scientific equipment and training to educational institutions or research facilities.

## Notice

The UoE invites tenders for supply, installation, initial training and technical services in relation to an X-ray Powder diffractometer and associated variable temperature devices to cover the ranges, 12K -293K and 293K-1773K.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open procedure for supply, installation, initial training and technical services in relation to an X-ray Powder diffractometer and associated variable temperature devices to cover the ranges, 12K -293K and 293K-1773K.

Options: An additional 4 years warranty costs which may or may not be required depending on budgetary restraints.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014872-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £333,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £333,124 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014872-2021
- 26 Mar 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006241-2021
- 25 Mar 2021 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006141-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029f6f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029f6f.json.