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title: "The Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an X-Ray Powder Diffraction Screening Platform"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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# The Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an X-Ray Powder Diffraction Screening Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646514

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has successfully completed a public procurement process for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of an X-Ray Powder Diffraction Screening Platform, aimed at enhancing its Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation Centre. This open tender was conducted under the National Framework Agreement for mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment, with a total contract value of £150,000. The procurement took place at the Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow, UK, and the contract was awarded to Bruker UK Limited on 4 March 2021. The procurement process category was classified under goods within the education sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the analytical and scientific equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in advanced X-ray technologies. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality laboratory equipment can expand their market presence by participating in similar tenders, especially those looking to collaborate with established institutions like the University of Strathclyde. This process also underscores the importance of innovation in supporting industrial partnerships, making it an attractive opportunity for both established and emerging firms in the industry.

## Notice

On behalf of the Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC) Centre, the University of Strathclyde sought to acquire a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply, delivery and commission a powder X-ray diffraction screening platform to operate in CMAC's existing world class X-ray Facility in the Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) at the University of Strathclyde.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

On behalf of the Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC) center, the University of Strathclyde conducted a mini-competition under the NWUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework to secure a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply, deliver and commission a powder X-ray diffraction screening platform to operate in CMAC's existing world class X-ray Facility in the Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) at the University of Strathclyde. CMAC's X-ray suite is a key pillar in the centre's overall analytical capability, providing an expansive and comprehensive array of X-ray techniques, to aid the day to day and specialised analyses of the crystallisation activities, and support industrial partnerships with Tier 1 (industrial) partners. Replacing an older piece of equipment, CMAC required the new equipment represent a significant advancement in technology, providing marked improvement at supporting the centre to achieve its objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411929 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 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 | £150,000 |

## 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 | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411929

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411929
  The Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an X-Ray Powder Diffraction Screening Platform - On behalf of the Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC) Centre, the University of Strathclyde sought to acquire a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply, delivery and commission a powder X-ray diffraction screening platform to operate in CMAC's existing world class X-ray Facility in the Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) at the University of Strathclyde.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646514

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