---
title: "UKRI-3442 Pulsed and CQ X-Ray Sources"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043825"
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# UKRI-3442 Pulsed and CQ X-Ray Sources

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043825

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation organisation has completed a tender process for the purchase of an external sample chamber housing a pulsed and continuous x-ray source for time-resolved and steady-state x-ray spectroscopy of scintillator materials. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The buyer has awarded the contract to Edinburgh Instruments for a value of £173,237.20 GBP, with the contract signed on 4th October 2023. This procurement opportunity falls under the goods category and was carried out by UK Research & Innovation based in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in spectrometers to supply the required external sample chamber and x-ray sources. The procurement process has already concluded, with Edinburgh Instruments securing the contract. Companies with expertise in producing and integrating such equipment within fluorescence spectrometers are well-suited to compete. The awarded contract signifies potential growth avenues for suppliers of x-ray sources and sample chambers specialising in time-resolved and steady-state x-ray spectroscopy for scintillator materials in the United Kingdom market.

## Notice

This is for a purchase of an external sample chamber housing a pulsed and continuous x-ray source for time-resolved and steady state x-ray spectroscopy of scintillator materials.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An external sample chamber housing a pulsed and continuous x-ray source for time-resolved and steady state x-ray spectroscopy of scintillator materials is required. It is imperative that the sources are easily added on to our existing fluorescence spectrometer and work with current control and analysis software. The sample chamber also needs to have integrated shielding and safety interlock systems.

### Procurement Information

This has been processed under PCR 32 B ii) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reason; competition is absent for technical reasons. This supplier is the only one in the market who is able to meet the specifications and is compatible with the existing systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004156-2024 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 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 | £173,237 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2024 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004156-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=813988197
- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue

## Provenance

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