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title: "Vibratory polisher unit for EBSD sample preparation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000723144"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-05-02"
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# Vibratory polisher unit for EBSD sample preparation

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000723144

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## Summary

The National Museums Scotland has awarded a contract for a Vibratory Polisher Unit for EBSD Sample Preparation to Buehler ITW Test & Measurement GmbH. The contract, worth £14,746.20 GBP, was signed on 13th March 2023. The tender was part of an open procurement process and the delivery and installation of the polisher is required by the end of March 2023 at the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh.

This procurement offers business opportunities for suppliers in the goods category, particularly those providing scientific equipment. The tender, initiated by National Museums Scotland, aims to facilitate sample preparation for scientific analyses. Companies that offer vibratory polishers suitable for various materials, including metals and ceramics, would find this tender suitable for their expertise. Businesses should note the deadline for delivery and installation and ensure compliance with the procurement method and specific requirements outlined by the buyer.

## Notice

The Collection Sciences and Natural Sciences departments at National Museums Scotland use scientific methods to examine archaeological, historical objects and natural sciences specimens to understand their condition, technology, history and use. To facilitate sample preparation for EBSD analysis on our recently purchased FEG-SEM, we are seeking to procure a vibratory polisher suitable for a variety of materials including soft metals, hard metals, minerals and ceramics etc. The polisher needs to be delivered and installed by end of March 2023 to the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see full details set out in uploaded ITQ document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477588 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,746 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1JF |
| 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 | BUEHLER ITW TEST & MEASUREMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

## Release History

- 2 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477588
- 20 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471610

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471610&idx=1
  20th February 2023 - ITQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471610
  Vibratory polisher unit for EBSD sample preparation - The Collection Sciences and Natural Sciences departments at National Museums Scotland use scientific methods to examine archaeological, historical objects and natural sciences specimens to understand their condition, technology, history and use. To facilitate sample preparation for EBSD analysis on our recently purchased FEG-SEM, we are seeking to procure a vibratory polisher suitable for a variety of materials including soft metals, hard metals, minerals and ceramics etc. The polisher needs to be delivered and installed by end of March 2023 to the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477588
  Vibratory polisher unit for EBSD sample preparation - The Collection Sciences and Natural Sciences departments at National Museums Scotland use scientific methods to examine archaeological, historical objects and natural sciences specimens to understand their condition, technology, history and use. To facilitate sample preparation for EBSD analysis on our recently purchased FEG-SEM, we are seeking to procure a vibratory polisher suitable for a variety of materials including soft metals, hard metals, minerals and ceramics etc. The polisher needs to be delivered and installed by end of March 2023 to the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000723144

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