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title: "Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04291f"
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# Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04291f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of spectrometers (CPV code 38433000) and focuses on the supply of handheld X-ray fluorescence analysers for research and development purposes. The procurement method used was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, as authorized by Regulation 32(5)(a). The contract has been awarded to Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Ltd., with a total value of £25,437.00 ex VAT. The contract was signed on 28th June 2024, and the delivery locations include Oxford, UK (postcode OX14 1SY).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and development of advanced analytical instruments. The focus on research and development creates a niche yet valuable market for companies specialising in high-tech scientific equipment, particularly those capable of innovation and precision engineering. Given the specialised nature of the procurement, SMEs with expertise in spectrometry and materials analysis are well-positioned to benefit from potential future competitive contract opportunities, especially in support of defence sector requirements and technological advancements.

## Notice

Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Capability and R&D Services.

### Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter into a Supplies Contract with Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Ltd. for the supply of a handheld X-ray fluorescence analyser capability manufactured purely for the purpose of research, experimentation, study and development to enable and advance the Authority's capability to correctly and accurately assess the most appropriate recycling and disposal solution for surplus or redundant Defence assets in the field. This shall also include the creation of specific grade libraries and generation of accurate chemistry databases of Defence assets. The total value of this procurement is PS25,437.00 ex VAT. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement shall be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK, e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 32(5)(a). This procurement shall not include quantity production to establish commercial viability nor the recovery of research and development costs with a single demonstration capability procured purely for the purposes of development, assessment and experimentation to inform a Subject to Contract future competitive procurement for multiple deployable assets

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023387-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,017 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI HIGH-TECH ANALYTICAL SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 73120000 - Experimental development services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023387-2024
- 21 Dec 2023 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037654-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-equipment-sales-authority

## Provenance

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