--- title: "British Museum Micro CT" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c94c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c94c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c94c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c94c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM" published: "2024-12-18" --- # British Museum Micro CT Buyer: THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c94c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c94c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c94c.json) ## Summary The Trustees of the British Museum are currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) instrument, funded through a grant from the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) programme, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The contract, titled "British Museum Micro CT," falls under the industry category of X-ray inspection equipment and is valued at £710,000. The procurement covers the purchase, delivery, installation, and post-warranty maintenance of the micro-CT instrument, along with necessary training and support. The deadline for tender submissions is 14th February 2025, and the procurement process follows the open procedure method, with the goods to be delivered to the Museum's World Conservation and Exhibition Centre in Bloomsbury, London. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialize in high-resolution imaging technology, particularly those experienced with CT scanners and related equipment. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver sophisticated X-ray inspection instruments and provide comprehensive after-sales services, including maintenance and user training, would be well-suited to compete. The project will not only boost the successful bidder's portfolio but also provide an opportunity to collaborate with the prestigious British Museum and contribute to the advancement of heritage science research infrastructure within the UK and internationally. ## Notice The Museum is the recipient of a grant from the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) programme awarded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The grant will enable the creation of an X-ray Imaging Centre at the Museum accessible to researchers from the UK and across the globe. The Centre will build on the X-ray imaging facilities already available at the Museum by funding the purchase of a micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) instrument, which is the subject of this procurement. The micro-CT scanner will offer significantly higher resolution than the existing setup, whilst being versatile in the size, shape and materials it will be able to scan. This will allow it to cover the wide range of material in the Museum collection and those from collaborators under the RICHeS programme. The Museum wishes to procure the instrument, and all necessary supporting equipment and software, as set out in greater detail below in the specification. The procurement will also include delivery and installation of the instrument in the Museum's X-ray laboratory suite in its World Conservation and Exhibition Centre (WCEC) at its main site in Bloomsbury, London. The supplier will conduct all necessary post installation tests of functionality and provide training to the RICHeS staff on use of the instrument. Post warranty maintenance services will also be provided as part of the contract. The grant provides a budget of PS710,000 (excluding VAT) for the purchase of the instrument, supporting computing hardware and software, delivery, installation, training and for a maintenance and service contract to last 5 years post installation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Museum is the recipient of a grant from the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) programme awarded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The grant will enable the creation of an X-ray Imaging Centre at the Museum accessible to researchers from the UK and across the globe. The Centre will build on the X-ray imaging facilities already available at the Museum by funding the purchase of a micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) instrument, which is the subject of this procurement. The micro-CT scanner will offer significantly higher resolution than the existing setup, whilst being versatile in the size, shape and materials it will be able to scan. This will allow it to cover the wide range of material in the Museum collection and those from collaborators under the RICHeS programme. The Museum wishes to procure the instrument, and all necessary supporting equipment and software, as set out in greater detail below in the specification. The procurement will also include delivery and installation of the instrument in the Museum's X-ray laboratory suite in its World Conservation and Exhibition Centre (WCEC) at its main site in Bloomsbury, London. The supplier will conduct all necessary post installation tests of functionality and provide training to the RICHeS staff on use of the instrument. Post warranty maintenance services will also be provided as part of the contract. The grant provides a budget of PS710,000 (excluding VAT) for the purchase of the instrument, supporting computing hardware and software, delivery, installation, training and for a maintenance and service contract to last 5 years post installation. Further details relating to the specification of the instrument are available in the procurement documents. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q9NHBAP369 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040838-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £710,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1B 3DG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33115100 - CT scanners - 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040838-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.britishmuseum.org - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q9NHBAP369 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-X-ray-inspection-equipment./Q9NHBAP369 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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