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title: "Cardiff University - Purchase of single crystal X-ray diffractometer instrument for analytical research"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-117028"
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# Cardiff University - Purchase of single crystal X-ray diffractometer instrument for analytical research

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-117028

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by Cardiff University, which operates within the education sector and is located in Cardiff, UK. The tender, titled "Purchase of single crystal X-ray diffractometer instrument for analytical research," pertains to a bespoke instrument developed in collaboration with Rigaku Europe SE. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, where no prior public call for competition was issued, ensuring swift action. The contract was awarded on 16 November 2021, with a total value of £414,479.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in advanced scientific instrumentation, particularly those specialising in bespoke equipment designed for research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative capabilities in analytical instruments would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. Businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise and a commitment to development in the educational or scientific sectors are encouraged to seek out forthcoming opportunities that follow this model.

## Notice

This is a bespoke instrument that is being developed in collaboration with Rigaku Europe

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a bespoke instrument that is being developed in collaboration with Rigaku Europe

### Procurement Information

(a)where the products involved are manufactured purely for the purpose of research, experimentation, study or development, but contracts awarded in reliance on this sub-paragraph shall not include quantity production to establish commercial viability or to recover research and development costs;

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117028 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £414,479 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIGAKU EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117028

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC383294
  Cardiff University - Purchase of single crystal X-ray diffractometer instrument for analytical research - This is a bespoke instrument that is being developed in collaboration with Rigaku Europe

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-117028

## Provenance

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