---
title: "X-ray Transparent Composite Core Holder and Heating System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000696103"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-06-07"
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# X-ray Transparent Composite Core Holder and Heating System

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000696103

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an X-ray Transparent Composite Core Holder and Heating System. The contract was awarded to Vinci Technologies on 7th June 2022, with a total contract value of €71,600. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and was initiated as a tender process. The purchase is significant for the university's research efforts, particularly in collaboration with their funding partner, Petronas. The specialised nature of this item necessitated a non-competitive procurement method due to the lack of alternative options that matched the required specifications.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in supplying specialised scientific equipment and technology, particularly those with expertise in high-temperature and high-pressure materials. Companies that focus on innovative solutions for academic and research institutions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. With the specific requirements linked to advanced research, suppliers who can demonstrate both technical capability and a strong understanding of academic needs may find significant growth opportunities in future procurements similar to this one.

## Notice

Purchase of X-ray Transparent Composite Core Holder and Heating System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: This purchase is for a specialised core holder, which is x-ray transparent to facilitate pore scale imaging, compatible with Brine and Carbon Dioxide gas at high temperatures and pressures (T = 120oC and P = 5000psi) and is portable maintaining both temperature and pressure. Research of the marketplace identified vendors that are able to offer x-ray transparent core holders however they do not match the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in a timely manner in connection with research undertaken by the University on behalf of funding parter - Petronas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450529 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 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 | £71,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VINCI TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450529

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450529
  X-ray Transparent Composite Core Holder and Heating System - Purchase of X-ray Transparent Composite Core Holder and Heating System

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000696103

## Provenance

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