Scope
Description
The purpose of this Procurement Exercise is for:
An energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer for reliable non-contact and non-destructive elemental analysis and mapping of heritage materials, with warranty as detailed in Section 3. The system should also function as a hand-held instrument and possess robust imaging capabilities, enabling comprehensive analysis and precise examination of materials.
The product(s) must come with user friendly software for measurement and data analysis (including all required licences, for up to 5 users) to control the system, to produce and manipulate images, and to analyse the data.
The Appointed Supplier must also:
deliver, set up, calibrate and test the system and software;
provide training to TNA staff in the use of the MA-XRF system and software within 2 months of delivery;
provide technical and/or remote support to TNA staff in the use of the MA-XRF and software for at least 5 years after delivery;
provide software upgrades for at least 3 years after purchase.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £168,678 excluding VAT
- £202,413 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 17 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
BLUESCIENTIFIC LIMITED
- Companies House: 08658405
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPJG-6397-YPBQ
St John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Road
Cambridge
CB4 0WS
United Kingdom
Email: info@blue-scientific.com
Website: https://blue-scientific.com/
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
The National Archives
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTBZ-4379-JQQX
Kew
Richmond
TW9 4DU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Organisation type: Public authority - central government