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title: "Diffractometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000573597"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Diffractometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000573597

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender for the supply, installation, initial training, and technical services related to a single-crystal diffractometer, aimed at supporting advanced research in fields such as Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Geosciences. This procurement, classified under the goods category, is at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 29th January 2019. The project holds a total value of £443,760 and is located in Edinburgh, UK, within the Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions facility.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the scientific equipment and installation sectors, particularly those experienced in high-pressure systems and advanced training services. Companies that specialise in goods related to laboratory research, particularly in the fields of physics and engineering, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaboration between multiple academic disciplines at the University signifies a demand for innovative solutions and quality technical support, making this an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public procurement contracts.

## Notice

The UoE invites tenders for supply, installation, initial training and technical services in relation to a single-crystal diffractometer and associated variable temperature devices suitable for data collections with samples contained in diamond anvil cells. We will establish a unique facility by combining a state-of-the-art commercial diffractometer with bespoke high-pressure equipment. The instrument will be located in the Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions at The University of Edinburgh, a cross-disciplinary collaborative organisation of academic staff from the Schools of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Geosciences and Physics and Astronomy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The UoE invites tenders for supply, installation, initial training and technical services in relation to a single-crystal diffractometer and associated variable temperature devices suitable for data collections with samples contained in diamond anvil cells. We will establish a unique facility by combining a state-of-the-art commercial diffractometer with bespoke high-pressure equipment. The instrument will be located in the Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions at The University of Edinburgh, a cross-disciplinary collaborative organisation of academic staff from the Schools of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Geosciences and Physics and Astronomy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346053 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £443,760 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346053

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346053
  Diffractometer - The UoE invites tenders for supply, installation, initial training and technical services in relation to a single-crystal diffractometer and associated variable temperature devices suitable for data collections with samples contained in diamond anvil cells. We will establish a unique facility by combining a state-of-the-art commercial diffractometer with bespoke high-pressure equipment. The instrument will be located in the Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions at The University of Edinburgh, a cross-disciplinary collaborative organisation of academic staff from the Schools of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Geosciences and Physics and Astronomy.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000573597

## Provenance

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