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title: "X-Ray Powder Diffractometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648956"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-03-30"
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# X-Ray Powder Diffractometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648956

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is currently seeking tenders for the supply and installation of an X-Ray Powder Diffractometer, which includes initial training and technical services. This procurement is categorised under the goods industry, specifically focusing on educational equipment. The tender is at the active stage and submissions must be made electronically by 3rd May 2021. Interested vendors should note that the delivery location is in Edinburgh, UK, and the procurement follows an open procedure, enabling a wide array of potential suppliers to participate.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment supply, installation, and associated training services. Companies with proven track records in delivering high-quality technical instruments and meeting stringent qualification criteria, including financial stability, insurance requirements, and technical expertise, would be well-positioned to submit competitive offers. Given the nature of the equipment, businesses with experience in environmental compliance and quality management systems may also find this tender particularly appealing as they can leverage their existing capabilities to fulfil the procurement requirements effectively.

## Notice

The UoE invites tenders for supply, installation, initial training and technical services in relation to an X-ray Powder diffractometer and associated variable temperature devices to cover the ranges, 12K -293K and 293K-1773K.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open tender for an X-Ray Powder Diffractometer

Renewal: Duration of contract is 12 months with the option to extend for a further 48 months to cover extended warranty/service package if funds available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410735 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410735

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410735
  X-Ray Powder Diffractometer - The UoE invites tenders for supply, installation, initial training and technical services in relation to an X-ray Powder diffractometer and associated variable temperature devices to cover the ranges, 12K -293K and 293K-1773K.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/contents/enacted
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/493/contents/made
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648956
- https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents

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