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title: "National Museums Scotland - X Ray Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030527"
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# National Museums Scotland - X Ray Unit

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030527

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## Summary

National Museums Scotland is currently conducting an open procurement process to acquire a new X-ray unit for its Science labs at the National Museums Collection Centre, located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender is part of the goods category and aims to enhance the investigation of a wide range of museum collections, including archaeological items and natural sciences specimens. The tender period is expected to close on 9th February 2022, and all submissions must be made electronically. Details about the tender including the requirements and evaluation criteria can be found in Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in X-ray devices, lab equipment manufacturing, and maintenance services. Companies with the capacity to offer a 'turn-key' X-ray instrument system that adheres to UK regulations will be well-positioned to participate. Additionally, businesses able to provide options for extended warranties and preventive maintenance will enhance their competitiveness in this tender process. Engaging with National Museums Scotland can also provide exposure and collaboration opportunities within the cultural and scientific sectors in the UK.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland is seeking to purchase a new X-ray unit for the Science labs at NMCC to investigate a wide variety of objects from across the museum collections (archaeological items, art and design artefact, natural sciences specimens, science and technology items).Full details are provided in Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The X-Ray instrument chosen will be a 'turn-key' system, either a cabinet unit or a flat-pack unit built in the lab with appropriate shielding. All hardware, firmware and software costs must be included in your tender return. In addition to the one-year statutory warranty, options to purchase additional years of preventive maintenance should be included in the total cost. The instrument will be set-up in one of the existing science laboratories at the National Museums Collection Centre and need to be in accordance with the UK Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 - Regulation 32(2) and its associated regulatory guidance. The instrument will be used in proximity of 13 amp, 240 volt AC, 50 Hz supply, in a non-air conditioned laboratory. Full details are supplied in Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender. Additional information: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032377-2021 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 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 | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1JF |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2021 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032377-2021
- 23 Dec 2021 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032176-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677765
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00423

## Provenance

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