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title: "X-Ray Powder Diffractometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658894"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-06-29"
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# X-Ray Powder Diffractometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658894

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is currently concluding a procurement process for the supply, installation, and technical services of an X-Ray Powder Diffractometer. This tender falls under the goods category and is associated with the education sector. The award was made on 21st June 2021, and the contract, valued at £333,124, is currently active. The procurement method was an open procedure, handling a total of three bids, all of which were submitted electronically. The procurement process is complete and involved delivery to the University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in scientific equipment or related technical services, particularly those that have expertise in X-ray technology. Given the nature of the procurement, suppliers with experience in installation and training for laboratory equipment will be well-suited to compete. The tender could attract not only large-scale suppliers, as demonstrated by the successful bidder, SciMed Ltd, but also smaller firms with niche solutions or efficient service capabilities related to advanced educational tools and instrumentation.

## 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 procedure 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.

Options: An additional 4 years warranty costs which may or may not be required depending on budgetary restraints.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419782 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 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 | £333,124 |

## 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 | SCIMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419782

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419782
  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://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658894

## Provenance

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