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title: "X-Ray Diffractometer and Chiller Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03896e"
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# X-Ray Diffractometer and Chiller Unit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03896e

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the supply, installation, and maintenance of an X-Ray Diffractometer and Chiller Unit. The procurement process has been completed, with Malvern Panalytical Limited being the active supplier. The contract, valued at £276,969.40 GBP, was signed on 5th September 2023. The University of Edinburgh is the buying organization, and the procurement took place in Edinburgh. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a quality-price evaluation criterion.

This tender for an X-Ray Diffractometer and Chiller Unit at the University of Edinburgh presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of checking and testing apparatus in the goods category. The University has specifically outlined the requirements for the system, providing insight into the criteria for supplier selection. Businesses with experience in delivering, installing, and supporting similar systems, especially in Higher Education or Research Institutions, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The active contract status indicates an opportunity for successful suppliers to establish a relationship with the University for ongoing service support.

## Notice

Supply, installation, commissioning and ongoing service support of an X-Ray Diffractometer and associated chiller unit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance support of an X-Ray Diffractometer system with micro-diffraction capability and a large capacity sample changer. We also require a chiller which may either be an integral one or stand-alone. NB, limited space in the intended laboratory location for the XRD may require the proposed solution to fit within a given footprint. Suppliers are encouraged to arrange a site visit before preparing their bids.

Renewal: Extended warranty options beyond an initial 5 year period may be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026782-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £276,969 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MALVERN PANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2023 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026782-2023
- 23 Feb 2023 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005416-2023
- 30 Nov 2022 at 12:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033906-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000723653
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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