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title: "Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048578"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048578

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has concluded a procurement process for a Micro X-Ray Fluorescence (Micro XRF) instrument, aimed for the Cambourne School of Mines at its Penryn Campus in Cornwall. This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The procurement process followed an open procedure and falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)" (CPV Code: 38000000). The total value of the contract is £350,000. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 27 August 2024, with the contract commencing on 27 September 2024 for a duration of five years, ending on 22 September 2029. BlueScientific Ltd has been awarded the contract, and the tender status is marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies involved in the design, manufacture, or supply of Micro XRF instruments and related services were well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of offering comprehensive delivery, installation, warranty, and ongoing maintenance services. The awarded contract underscores the importance of quality and price, with evaluation criteria weighted 70% towards quality and 30% towards cost. This procurement underscores potential growth for businesses able to adequately meet the technical and service requirements laid out by the University of Exeter.

## Notice

A Micro X-Ray Fluorescence (Micro XRF) instrument for use in a project being delivered by the Cambourne School of Mines at the University's Penryn Campus in Cornwall. This requirement is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A Micro X-Ray Fluorescence (Micro XRF) instrument for use in a project being delivered by the Cambourne School of Mines at the University's Penryn Campus in Cornwall. This requirement is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Additional information: This requirement is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032213-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032213-2024
- 29 Jul 2024 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023589-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84162&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

## Provenance

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