--- title: "Benchtop ED-XRF Spectrometer" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000820910" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820910" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000820910.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000820910.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS" published: "2026-04-16" --- # Benchtop ED-XRF Spectrometer Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000820910 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820910) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000820910.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by the University of St Andrews concerns the acquisition of a benchtop Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF) spectrometer for their School of Earth & Environmental Sciences. The tender is classified under the goods category for educational purposes, focusing on advanced multi-element analysis capabilities. Located at Eden Campus, Guardbridge, KY16 0US, the procurement process follows an open procedure. The key date for tender submission was 3rd February 2026, marking the transition from the tender stage to the award stage on the same day. The contract has subsequently been awarded by 23rd February 2026, highlighting the completion of the procurement stage with a contract value of GBP 114,988 awarded to Ametek (GB) Limited. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of spectrometers that meet research-grade specifications, particularly those that specialise in geological and environmental sciences. Companies offering advanced software capabilities, versatile sample handling, and robust vendor support services are well-positioned to compete effectively. The university's emphasis on detailed precision in element analysis ensures that suppliers with cutting-edge technology and comprehensive support systems can significantly benefit and expand their business reach by contributing to prestigious academic research environments. The open procedure and electronic submission methods also encourage competitive participation, providing a fair platform for various business sizes, including SMEs which constituted half of the bid submissions. ## Notice The School of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for a benchtop Energy Dispersive X Ray Fluorescence (ED XRF) spectrometer. The system must provide research-grade multi-element analysis suitable for geological, environmental, and non-standard materials. The tender seeks instruments that meet or exceed the specifications outlined below, including major and trace element precision, REE coverage, software capabilities, sample versatility, and vendor support. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The School of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for a benchtop Energy Dispersive X Ray Fluorescence (ED XRF) spectrometer. The system must provide research-grade multi-element analysis suitable for geological, environmental, and non-standard materials. The tender seeks instruments that meet or exceed the specifications outlined below, including major and trace element precision, REE coverage, software capabilities, sample versatility, and vendor support. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553975 | | 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 | 16 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £114,988 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | | Locality | GUARDBRIDGE | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY16 0US | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead | | Westminster constituency | North East Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AMETEK (GB | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38433000 - Spectrometers ## Release History - 16 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553975 - 16 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547411 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547411 Benchtop ED-XRF Spectrometer - The School of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for a benchtop Energy Dispersive X Ray Fluorescence (ED XRF) spectrometer. The system must provide research-grade multi-element analysis suitable for geological, environmental, and non-standard materials. The tender seeks instruments that meet or exceed the specifications outlined below, including major and trace element precision, REE coverage, software capabilities, sample versatility, and vendor support. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553975 Benchtop ED-XRF Spectrometer - The School of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for a benchtop Energy Dispersive X Ray Fluorescence (ED XRF) spectrometer. The system must provide research-grade multi-element analysis suitable for geological, environmental, and non-standard materials. The tender seeks instruments that meet or exceed the specifications outlined below, including major and trace element precision, REE coverage, software capabilities, sample versatility, and vendor support. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820910 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/procurement/supplier-registration-portal.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820910. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000820910.json.