---
title: "Upgrade to Silicon Drift Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000679174"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-01-11"
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# Upgrade to Silicon Drift Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000679174

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Upgrade to Silicon Drift Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy System," which falls within the education industry category. This tender was initiated using an open procurement method, and the procurement stage is now at the award phase. The contract, valued at £79,750, was signed on 10 January 2022, and the delivery of the upgraded system is to be conducted at the College of Science and Engineering, King's Buildings in Edinburgh.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the scientific equipment and technology sector, to expand their reach and capabilities. Suppliers of high-precision diagnostic tools and analytical equipment, especially those specialising in electron microscopy, would find themselves in a strong position to compete. With the University of Edinburgh being a renowned institution, successful suppliers can enhance their portfolios and potentially secure further contracts within the academic and research community.

## Notice

Upgrade of an existing SDD system used in conjunction with a Scanning Electron Microscope.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade of an existing Xmax(TM) SEM EDS system with X4 pulse processor, plus additional Ultim Max 100 detector and 27" monitor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437397 |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,750 |

## 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 | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
- 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437397

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437397
  Upgrade to Silicon Drift Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy System - Upgrade of an existing SDD system used in conjunction with a Scanning Electron Microscope.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679174

## Provenance

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