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Benchtop Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) analyser.

Buyer: Liverpool John Moores University →

BuyerLiverpool John Moores University
Statusplanning
DeadlineNot published
Value£60,000
Published6 Aug 2026

What is being bought

The LJMU geography, climate and environmental sciences student cohorts are growing, and as a result we require higher capacity equipment to meet student's needs. Our current geochemical analysis set up includes X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyser for non-destructive sample analysis, and is utilised by students for projects, and by researchers/academics. Currently, student using this in practical classes must run one sample at a time, with creates a backlog which completing practical tasks, however, with an increased analysis capacity, practical classes will run smoothly, and results will be available faster. For research, a similar backlog exists, and staff issues around light element sensitivity (such as Magnesium). As we wish to remain competitive in terms of student experience, and research, it is crucial we remain up to date with analytical equipment. Full details in RFI doc via In-tend

Delivery location

UKD72, GB

Categories

X-ray fluoroscopy devices 33111400Detection and analysis apparatus 38430000

Lot details

Lot 1

No lot description published.

Statusplanning
Contract periodFrom 1 Oct 2026 to 30 Sept 2027
SME suitabilitySuitable for SMEs

What is included

ItemCategoryQuantity
1X-ray fluoroscopy devices, Detection and analysis apparatusNot published

Comparable-procurement analytics

Benchmarked against retained Find a Tender procedures with CPV division 33. The category anchor is X-ray fluoroscopy devices (33111400); this is a deliberately broad market comparator. The comparison is shown at several levels rather than pretending one company or region is always the best benchmark.

Comparison setProceduresReported bids per procedureNamed award suppliersPrice evidence
Market: CPV division 334,6283 median · 124.9 average (2,128 of 4,628 with a bid count)5.9 average (2,558 of 4,628 with named award suppliers)Not published
Same buyer0Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Delivery region: UKD72712 median · 23.2 average (5 of 7 with a bid count)3.8 average (5 of 7 with named award suppliers)Not published
Similar published value (0.5×–2×)1003 median · 3 average (1 of 100 with a bid count)1 average (1 of 100 with named award suppliers)Not published

“Reported bids” is an official aggregate, sometimes reported per lot; it is the closest available competition measure. “Named award suppliers” are winners, not all applicants.

Price-outcome signal

Not enough comparable procedures currently publish both a GBP tender value and a usable lowest-valid-bid value to calculate a responsible price-reduction benchmark. Tenderline deliberately does not infer a saving from named award suppliers or from missing award values.

Procurement strategy & market signals

Framework agreementNot published
Dynamic purchasing systemNot published
Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleNot published
Rationale classificationsNot published
Special regimeNot published
Covered byNot published
Submission policyNot published
Selection criteriaNot published
Risk detailsNot published

Planning & early market engagement

BudgetValue not published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Planning documents1
Planning milestones1
MilestoneTypeDueStatus
Please register and obtain the documentation from In-tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home The deadline for submissions is 12 noon 21st August 2026 Please do not email the Buyerengagement21 Aug 2026scheduled

Related procurements

No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.

Documents & submission route

Source data inventory

Diagnostic view. “Not published” means this current release does not provide a value.

OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06ddb6
Latest release ID074722-2026
Latest release timestampThu Aug 06 2026 12:11:05 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLNot published
Tender statusplanning
Procurement methodNot published
Procurement method detailsNot published
Main procurement categorygoods
Above thresholdNo
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender value£60,000
Tender lots in source1
Tender items in source1
Tender documents in source0
Awards in latest release0
Contracts in latest release0
Parties in latest release1

Notice history

DateEventReference
6 Aug 2026planning074722-2026

All source data

Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.

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