Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
Contact
Rosa Mak
Telephone
+44 1316509125
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
National registration number
SC005336
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
XRD Diffractometer
Reference number
EC0986
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
X-Ray Diffraction equipment, with micro-diffraction facility and a large capacity sample changer. Also required is a chiller, either integral or stand alone, with the capacity to cool modern standard XRD's.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £240,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance support of an X-Ray Diffractometer system with micro-diffraction capability and a large capacity sample changer. We also require a chiller which may either be an integral one or stand-alone. NB, limited space in the intended laboratory location for the XRD may require the proposed solution to fit within a given footprint. Suppliers are encouraged to arrange a site visit before preparing their bids.
two.2.14) Additional information
Samples will be sent out to each of the bidders for identification and quantification; this will form an important part of the tender process.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 January 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
We are looking for a turnkey contract. The supplier of the XRD will be expected to propose a chiller solution as well, whether of their own make or a third party, and ideally be responsible for its supply, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance. This is our preference, but we will consider bids for the main XRD component alone.
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