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title: "Portable Diffractometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000627833"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-02-05"
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# Portable Diffractometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000627833

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a Portable Diffractometer, a specialised portable powder X-ray diffraction instrument. This procurement falls under the education industry category and was initiated on 6th July 2020. The contract value is £57,993.63, and delivery will take place at the University of Edinburgh's School of Chemistry. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, indicating a competitive tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment industry, particularly those that manufacture or supply advanced analytical instruments. Companies with expertise in X-ray technology, portable scientific devices, or related fields would be well-placed to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with such procurement processes can enable businesses to expand their market presence and contribute to innovative educational tools in academic institutions.

## Notice

We require the purchase of a portable powder X-ray diffraction instrument, which has the following key features: A balanced mechanical resonator for sample handling in the system An X-ray detector that can collect both X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence signals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Non-Competitive Action for Technical Reasons.

Options: Sample Window Set, consumable included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405914 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,993 |

## 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 | OLYMPUS KEYMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405914

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405914
  Portable Diffractometer - We require the purchase of a portable powder X-ray diffraction instrument, which has the following key features: A balanced mechanical resonator for sample handling in the system An X-ray detector that can collect both X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence signals.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000627833

## Provenance

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