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title: "XRF Spectrometer"
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# XRF Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042d2b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of an XRF Spectrometer is conducted by the University of Edinburgh, a body governed by public law and classified under the education category. The procurement was initiated as a tender and concluded with the awarding of a contract to SciMed Ltd. This process covered the spectrometers industry within the goods category and was carried out through an open procedure under the legal framework provided by the EU Directive 2014/24. The location of delivery for this high-performance, computer-controlled sequential wavelength-dispersive XRF spectrometer is the School of Geosciences at the University of Edinburgh, UK. The procurement progressed from planning to award with an initial planning phase in January 2024, followed by the tender in March 2025 and subsequent contract award in May 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment supply, particularly those with expertise in spectrometers and analytical instruments. The project, valued approximately at £278,232, emphasizes quality with technical criteria weighing significantly in the award decision (80%). Although the contract is already awarded, knowing the specific procurement needs and criteria can help similar suppliers better position themselves for future tenders. Companies with capabilities in providing high-precision, automated analytical instruments, and those offering competitive pricing stand well-suited to compete in such procurement activities. Additionally, for international suppliers, non-EU businesses have previously shown successful participation, indicating that the University of Edinburgh is open to cross-border collaborations.

## Notice

Supply of a high-performance, fully automated, computer-controlled sequential wavelength-dispersive XRF spectrometer. The instrument should be capable of conducting, with high precision and accuracy, quantitative, qualitative and semi-quantitative (standardless) analysis from sub-ppm level to 100%, with the capability of analysing elements from boron through to uranium.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of a high-performance, fully automated, computer-controlled sequential wavelength-dispersive XRF spectrometer. The instrument should be capable of conducting, with high precision and accuracy, quantitative, qualitative and semi-quantitative (standardless) analysis from sub-ppm level to 100%, with the capability of analysing elements from boron through to uranium.

Renewal: Option to extend an additional 4 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022487-2025 |
| 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 | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £278,232 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £277,305 |

## 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 | SCIMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022487-2025
- 5 Mar 2025 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007969-2025
- 15 Jan 2024 at 14:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001286-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792351
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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