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title: "Single crystal x-ray diffraction instruments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000771561"
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# Single crystal x-ray diffraction instruments

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000771561

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## Summary

The University Of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for Single crystal x-ray diffraction instruments. The procurement process was conducted through a limited procurement method with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £766,810 GBP, was signed on the 2nd of July 2024. The contract was awarded to Rigaku Europe SE. The procurement falls under the goods category and is related to the education industry. The location of the procurement is in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for single crystal x-ray diffraction instruments by the University Of Edinburgh offers opportunities for businesses in the scientific instrument manufacturing sector. Companies specialising in x-ray diffraction technology and related equipment would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder, Rigaku Europe SE, will provide the required instruments to the University. This procurement process creates a chance for business growth through supplying essential equipment to support educational and research activities at the University Of Edinburgh.

## Notice

Molybdenum source single crystal X-ray diffractometer (MSSC) Copper source single crystal X-ray diffractometer (CSCD)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework NWUPC, HVLE Framework, LAB3162 NW Lot 2: X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. Desktop Exercise under framework. This is following market engagement information and market data from the stakeholders relating to two suppliers who sit on this framework. These two suppliers were the only two suppliers within the framework who could meet the specification of the equipment requirement for this project.

Options: Weighting was based on Desktop method 2 for the framework which allowed the weighting to be changed by up to 20% in each area.

### Procurement Information

This is an award from Framework based on a Desktop Evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509160 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £766,810 |

## 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 | RIGAKU EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509160

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509160
  Single crystal x-ray diffraction instruments - Molybdenum source single crystal X-ray diffractometer (MSSC) Copper source single crystal X-ray diffractometer (CSCD)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771561
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

## Provenance

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