Published date: 18 February 2025

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 20 March 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000

  • Installation services of laboratory equipment - 51430000

Location of contract

LA1 4YW

Value of contract

£56,000 to £64,750

Procurement reference

SP/25/1409

Published date

18 February 2025

Closing date

20 March 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

7 April 2025

Contract end date

7 April 2026

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of a cryocooling system for a single-crystal X-ray diffractometer. The key features of the system will include the ability to cool the crystal to at least 100 degrees Kelvin without causing ice formation or inhibiting the X-ray beam.

The system will be installed and integrated into a Rigaku Oxford Diffraction SuperNova X-ray cabinet, and must, therefore, be fully compatible with this set up. It will be controlled and operated using CryAlisPro software. The procured items should be expected to remain in use for a minimum of 10 to 12 years.

The successful tenderer will be responsible for ensuring full installation, integration, and operational functionality. Operational functionality must include full system calibration and alignment, training for university staff on system operation, if required, and verification that the system meets all specified performance criteria.

The system must be delivered and installed within 12 weeks of contract award, or bidders should specify their lead time.

The budget range for this procurement is between £56,000 and £64,750 inclusive of VAT.

About the buyer

Contact name

Ellie Coleman

Address

University House
LANCASTER
LA14YW
England

Telephone

01524594597

Email

e.coleman@lancaster.ac.uk

Website

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home