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title: "Real-time/Digital Radiography scanner for the purpose of X-raying cultural heritage material classed as non-destructive testing (NDT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0352f9"
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buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2022-07-18"
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# Real-time/Digital Radiography scanner for the purpose of X-raying cultural heritage material classed as non-destructive testing (NDT)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0352f9

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Historic England involves a tender for the supply of a Real-time/Digital Radiography scanner intended for non-destructive testing (NDT) of cultural heritage materials. This procurement falls under the goods category, classified as X-ray devices (CPV code: 33111000). The tender is currently active and is being conducted as an open procedure, with the deadline for submissions set for 17 August 2022. The contract period is slated to commence on 27 September 2022 and will extend until 28 February 2023. The location for delivery is specified as the United Kingdom, with the tender documents available electronically, and submissions are to be made via the designated portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of radiography equipment and related technologies. Companies specialising in non-destructive testing solutions, medical imaging devices, or the development of advanced manipulators for X-ray examination would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The investment of £99,900 indicates substantial engagement with suppliers targeting cultural heritage preservation, providing a lucrative avenue for growth in this niche market.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) covers the supply of non-destructive testing (NDT) Real-time (RT) / Digital Radiography (DR) equipment and a manipulator to allow for the X-ray examination of objects and structures in real-time. The manipulator equipment should enable the objects under X-ray to be moved remotely in relation to the X-ray beam and the RT/DR detector using a moveable platform/stage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) covers the supply of non-destructive testing (NDT) Real-time (RT) / Digital Radiography (DR) equipment and a manipulator to allow for the X-ray examination of objects and structures in real-time. The manipulator equipment should enable the objects under X-ray to be moved remotely in relation to the X-ray beam and the RT/DR detector using a moveable platform/stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019549-2022 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,900 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices
- 33111200 - X-ray workstations
- 33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system
- 38947000 - X-ray microanalysers

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2022 at 12:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019549-2022
- 18 Jul 2022 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019537-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://historicengland.org.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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