---
title: "Advanced X-Ray Diffraction System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044a5f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2024-03-19"
---

# Advanced X-Ray Diffraction System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044a5f

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of an Advanced X-Ray Diffraction System. The procurement was carried out through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has been awarded to Bruker UK Ltd, with a total value of £229,435. The system will be delivered to a location in Oxfordshire, UK.

This procurement opportunity for the Advanced X-Ray Diffraction System presents a chance for businesses specializing in X-ray devices to compete and potentially secure contracts. UKRI has justified the award without prior competition based on technical reasons, highlighting the niche expertise required for this specific equipment. Businesses with expertise in advanced x-ray technologies and high-resolution systems would be well-suited to explore this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

Purchase of Advanced X-Ray Diffraction System

### Procurement Information

UKRI has awarded a contract for the supply of a fully automatic, higher energy resolution x-ray diffraction system with Motorized Anti Scatter Screen and dynamic beam optimisation. With only one Supplier able to meet the technical requirements an award of contract without prior publication of a call for competition is justified under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008841-2024 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £229,435 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008841-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.burker.com/uk
- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=850273683
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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