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RFQ - Expert Handheld XRF Analyser

WAC ID:313006

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Source:	Contracts Finder
Notice Type:	Award update
Buyer:	National Physical Laboratory
Main Category:	Goods
Procurement Method:	Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Status:	Closed
Estimated Value (ex. VAT):	Not specified
Release Date:	15 July 2022
Application Deadline:	17 June 2022
Contract Start Date:	17 July 2022

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Contract award notice· 12 Jul 2022
RFQ - Expert Handheld XRF Analyser
Award update· 15 Jul 2022Viewing
RFQ - Expert Handheld XRF Analyser

Earlier notices predate the Procurement Act 2023 (commenced 24 Feb 2025) and therefore don't carry UK1–UK17 codes.

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Award outcome

Awarded to

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical ScienceGB-CFS-213240

Award value:	£26,077
Award decision date:	29 June 2022
Award status:	Active

Contracting Authority

Organisation

National Physical Laboratory

Submission Details

Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for the provision of an XRF capability, complete with Consumer Goods package (containing RoHS metal and plastic sample sets). The solution shall also provide full alloy material traceability, and a solder calibration set. The purpose is to improve our goods inwards, and regulatory compliance activities across our science and engineering projects, whilst maintain strict adherence to the necessary regulatory compliance directives and standards. The setup needs to be handheld and portable and able to work within a range of engineering environments without a degrade in performance. There must be fail safes in place if the equipment goes out of spec and it is vital we have traceability. The instrument must enable the investigation of RoHS compliance within a range of items, ranging from solder on a PCB, through to traceability of materials within a scientific experiment or conducting goods inwards inspection.