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title: "X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Ancilliaries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03019a"
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# X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Ancilliaries

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03019a

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently seeking tenders for the "X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Ancilliaries" project, which falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on diffraction apparatus. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the tender is at the active stage with a submission deadline set for 27th January 2022. Interested suppliers must deliver their bids electronically or in writing, with a total project value of £250,000, intended for installation at the Materials Research Facility located at Culham Science Centre in Oxford, UK. The procurement process involves various criteria including suitability, economic, and technical requirements, all detailed in the procurement documents.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply, installation, and commissioning of X-ray inspection equipment and related technologies. Companies offering high-temperature stages and integrated solutions for existing XRD systems would be particularly well-suited to compete, alongside organisations experienced in providing training and support services. Engaging with this opportunity could lead to growth and advantageous contracts within the scientific and research sectors, especially given the importance of advanced materials research facilitated by such equipment.

## Notice

The design, manufacture and installation, commissioning and handover of a X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Ancillaries to be installed at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply, Installation, Commissioning, Training and Support of XRD optics and high temperature stage, integrated into an existing XRD system residing in the research room environment of the Materials Research Facility - Culham Science Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031267-2021 |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus
- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031267-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40392&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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