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title: "Single Crystal XRD system for the Natural History Museum"
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# Single Crystal XRD system for the Natural History Museum

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036b9c

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum in London has awarded a contract for the purchase of a state-of-the-art Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer system. This procurement process was completed on February 15, 2023. The system is intended for the analysis of small and complex crystals under various conditions, with a focus on scientific applications within the museum. The awarded contract is valued at £557,500 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in diffraction apparatus to engage with the Natural History Museum. As a supplier, competing for such contracts can lead to significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with expertise in advanced scientific instrumentation. Businesses capable of providing technical support and equipment maintenance may find this tender particularly relevant for their growth strategies.

## Notice

The Natural History Museum (NHM) wishes to secure two X-ray Diffractometer systems (a Single-Crystal XRD and a Powder XRD). These are required for a range of the most demanding scientific applications in the Natural History Museum, London. We are looking for a state-of-the-art Single-Crystal XRD instrument (SCXRD) that enables the structure analysis of very small and complex crystals at ambient and non-ambient conditions (low/high temperature, high pressure). We are also looking for a state-of-the-art Powder XRD instrument that enables the analysis of both tiny and large sample volumes at the highest resolution, speed, and reproducibility. Versatility in measurement modes and sample stages is essential. The instrument shall be equipped with heating and cooling stages to monitor the thermal behaviour of phases. Auto-sample changing capability is required to ensure laboratory efficiency and high throughput. This award notice is for Lot 1 - the Single Crystal XRD System

### Lot Information

Single Crystal X-Ray Diffractometer system

The Natural History Museum (NHM) wishes to secure two X-ray Diffractometer systems (a Single-Crystal XRD and a Powder XRD). These are required for a range of the most demanding scientific applications in the Natural History Museum, London. We are looking for a state-of-the-art Single-Crystal XRD instrument (SCXRD) that enables the structure analysis of very small and complex crystals at ambient and non-ambient conditions (low/high temperature, high pressure). We are also looking for a state-of-the-art Powder XRD instrument that enables the analysis of both tiny and large sample volumes at the highest resolution, speed, and reproducibility. Versatility in measurement modes and sample stages is essential. The instrument shall be equipped with heating and cooling stages to monitor the thermal behaviour of phases. Auto-sample changing capability is required to ensure laboratory efficiency and high throughput.

Powder X-Ray Diffractometer system

The Natural History Museum (NHM) wishes to secure two X-ray Diffractometer systems (a Single-Crystal XRD and a Powder XRD). These are required for a range of the most demanding scientific applications in the Natural History Museum, London. We are looking for a state-of-the-art Single-Crystal XRD instrument (SCXRD) that enables the structure analysis of very small and complex crystals at ambient and non-ambient conditions (low/high temperature, high pressure). We are also looking for a state-of-the-art Powder XRD instrument that enables the analysis of both tiny and large sample volumes at the highest resolution, speed, and reproducibility. Versatility in measurement modes and sample stages is essential. The instrument shall be equipped with heating and cooling stages to monitor the thermal behaviour of phases. Auto-sample changing capability is required to ensure laboratory efficiency and high throughput.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004602-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £914,000 |
| Lots value | £913,725 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £913,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | RIGAKU EUROPE; STOE & CIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004602-2023
- 12 Jan 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000976-2023
- 26 Sep 2022 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026930-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rigaku.com
- http://www.stoe.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=760046206
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Diffraction-apparatus./2WNN5XA5F7
- https://www.nhm.ac.uk

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