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SUPPLY OF MACRO X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (MA-XRF) SYSTEM

The National Archives

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The National Archives

Buyer Address: Kew, Richmond, UKI75, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
170000.0 GBP
Gross: 204000 GBP
Published
07 Oct 2025, 10:02
Deadline
03 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
38433000 - Spectrometers
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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; and • 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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062782-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 170,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 204,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Product and system requirements (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Training provision (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service Level Agreement (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Warranty (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental benefits (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (20%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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