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title: "supply and commissioning of an X-Ray diffractometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c954"
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# supply and commissioning of an X-Ray diffractometer

Buyer: LUCIDEON LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c954

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## Summary

Lucideon Limited, an internationally renowned materials consultancy, is currently in the Tender stage for the supply and commissioning of an X-Ray diffractometer (XRD) to be used at high temperatures primarily for evaluating refractory materials. This contract falls under the "Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments" industry category, and the procurement process is being conducted within the "Economiser 2" programme funded by UKRI. The XRD will be installed at Lucideon's Refractory Test Centre in Stone, Staffordshire. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 24 January 2025, and the contract period extends from 10 February 2025 to 30 April 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of advanced analytical instruments, particularly those focusing on high-temperature analysis. Companies with expertise in the ceramics industry or those looking to expand their portfolio within the materials testing sector are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is a competitive procedure with negotiation, promising a fair chance for businesses that can meet Lucideon’s stringent evaluation criteria. Successful bidders will have the chance to collaborate with a prominent industry player, thereby enhancing their market presence and influencing innovative advancements in materials consultancy and testing.

## Notice

This ITT invites proposals for the supply and commissioning of an X-Ray diffractometer (XRD) with the capacity to perform analysis at high temperatures. The primary function is for evaluation of refractory materials at elevated temperatures.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This ITT invites proposals for the supply and commissioning of an X-Ray diffractometer (XRD) with the capacity to perform analysis at high temperatures. The primary function is for evaluation of refractory materials at elevated temperatures. Additional information: The XRD instrument is to be located within Lucideon's Refractory Test Centre, a state-of-the art facility for the ceramics industry located in Stone in Staffordshire. Lucideon is an internationally renowned materials consultancy on behalf of the ceramics industry. This equipment is being purchased within the Economiser 2 programme which is funded by UKRI as part of the activity of the Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium (FISC) of which Lucideon is a founding board member.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040854-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LUCIDEON LIMITED |
| Locality | STONE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST15 0SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Walton |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040854-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lucideon.com

## Provenance

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