---
title: "X-ray Diffraction Apparatus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637622"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2020-12-04"
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# X-ray Diffraction Apparatus

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637622

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of an X-ray Diffraction Apparatus. This tender, initiated under the open procedure, sought modern x-ray diffraction equipment to enhance the Department of Pure & Applied Chemistry's capabilities, as their current equipment is over a decade old. The contract was awarded to Rigaku Europe SE on 1st December 2020, for a value of £215,166. This procurement falls under the category of goods, with a particular focus on high-value laboratory equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and technology. Companies that produce or supply modern x-ray diffraction systems, or related lab instrumentation, are well-positioned to compete in such procurements, particularly those who are registered as suppliers under frameworks such as High Value Laboratory Equipment. The ongoing need for upgrading equipment in educational institutions like the University of Strathclyde highlights a market potential that can facilitate growth for relevant businesses seeking to expand their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

The single-crystal x-ray diffraction facility in the Department of Pure & Applied Chemistry currently consists of two sealed-tube source diffractometers with CCD detectors. Both are over 10 years old. The requirement detailed is for new modern x-ray diffraction equipment that will enhance and compliment the capabilities of the facility

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini-competition conducted under lot 7 of the NWUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment (LAB3123 NW) framework

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401229 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 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 | £215,166 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401229

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401229
  X-ray Diffraction Apparatus - The single-crystal x-ray diffraction facility in the Department of Pure & Applied Chemistry currently consists of two sealed-tube source diffractometers with CCD detectors. Both are over 10 years old. The requirement detailed is for new modern x-ray diffraction equipment that will enhance and compliment the capabilities of the facility

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637622

## Provenance

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