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title: "Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of XRF Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646049"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-03-02"
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# Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of XRF Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646049

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has recently completed a tender process for the "Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of XRF Equipment." This procurement falls under the education industry category and is classified as an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Shimadzu UK Ltd on 1st February 2021, with a contract value of £104,890.83. The contract pertains to the provision of an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, essential for analysing the chemical composition of various samples. The procurement process has now reached the award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in analytical equipment and related services. Companies that manufacture or supply scientific instruments, particularly in the field of spectroscopy, would find this contract relevant. The successful bidder, Shimadzu UK Ltd, highlights the competitive landscape, indicating that businesses capable of delivering high-quality XRF equipment and services may have growth prospects by participating in future tenders similar to this one.

## Notice

Award of supply, delivery and commissioning of XRF equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has procured an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF). The equipment will be used for analytical non-destructive techniques that can be used to determine the chemical composition of a wide variety of solid and liquid samples. The equipment is able to provide rapid data without laborious sample and standards preparation and it is widely applicable across many diverse industries. This instrument will be basically used for research and, depending on the availability, services to third parties.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408334 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 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 | £104,890 |

## 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 | SHIMADZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408334

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408334
  Award of Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of XRF Equipment - Award of supply, delivery and commissioning of XRF equipment

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
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