CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Benchtop X Ray Diffractometer

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Benchtop X Ray Diffractometer, with small footprint and standard mains power supply

Manual or ideally automated sample change facility

Analytical capability suitable for research and teaching in forensic science, pharmaceutical science, materials science and geoscience

Ease of operation in a multi-user laboratory facility

Supply with a Cu tube along with the possibility of a Co tube

Software for qualitative / quantitative analysis and reporting

ICDD data base access

Sample preparation equipment and sample holders

3 year warranty / maintenance contract

1 year technical support

Delivery, installation and initial training

Note that delivery and full payment needs to be completed by 31st March 2024

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=138510.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Quantity 1

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

USW1832

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:138510)

Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:

Under the terms of this tender suppliers are encouraged to offer Community Benefits in support of USW’s economic and social objectives. Community Benefits in the procurement context are about ensuring that wider social, economic and environmental issues are taken into account when tendering contracts, to maximise the investment as widely as possible.

The University is committed to delivering Community Benefits through its sourcing activities. For this tender, Community Benefits are a Core Requirement and will be evaluated though suppliers are encouraged to consider what they can offer. Upon award the successful supplier will be expected to work with the University to maximise the Community Benefits delivered through this contract.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice