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title: "Cardiff University - Purchase of single crystal X-ray diffractometer instrument for analytical research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030441"
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# Cardiff University - Purchase of single crystal X-ray diffractometer instrument for analytical research

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030441

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## Summary

The Cardiff University has successfully completed a tender process for the procurement of a single crystal X-ray diffractometer instrument, aimed at enhancing analytical research capabilities. The procurement, classified under the research and experimental development services category, was executed through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as per the legal basis outlined in the directive. The contract, valued at £414,479, was signed on 16 November 2021, with the delivery location specified as Cardiff, UK. The procurement process was primarily conducted with Rigaku Europe SE, which has developed the bespoke instrument in collaboration with the university.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in manufacturing bespoke scientific instruments or providing related consultancy services. Companies with capabilities in innovative instrument design and development are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders, which could lead to fruitful partnerships and expansion of their service offerings. This will especially benefit small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of demonstrating specialised expertise and innovative solutions in analytical research technologies.

## Notice

This is a bespoke instrument that is being developed in collaboration with Rigaku Europe

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a bespoke instrument that is being developed in collaboration with Rigaku Europe

### Procurement Information

(a)where the products involved are manufactured purely for the purpose of research, experimentation, study or development, but contracts awarded in reliance on this sub-paragraph shall not include quantity production to establish commercial viability or to recover research and development costs;

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031946-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £414,479 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIGAKU EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031946-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0258

## Provenance

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