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

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£169k

Awarded 04 Nov 2025

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

06 Nov 2025

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.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05a95f
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Dec 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
CPV classifications
38433000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Product and system requirementsquality40.00%
Training provisionquality10.00%
Service Level Agreementquality10.00%
Warrantyquality10.00%
Environmental benefitsquality10.00%
Priceprice20.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£169k

Award date

04 Nov 2025

Contract start

01 Dec 2025

Contract end

31 Mar 2026

Awarded to
BL
SME