Supply of Single Crystal XRD System to the Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Single Crystal XRD System to the Natural History Museum
Awarded 14 Feb 2023
Awarded14 Feb 2023
Value£913,725.33
SupplierRigaku Europe SE
AgencyNatural History Museum
RegionLondon
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 3mo ago6mo term
Awarded 14 Feb 2023Expired 13 Aug 2023
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The Natural History Museum awarded a contract to Rigaku Europe SE for the supply of a state-of-the-art Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer (SCXRD) system, valued at AUD 913,725.33.
The instrument enables structure analysis of very small and complex crystals under ambient and non-ambient conditions, including low/high temperature and high pressure.
This award covers Lot 1 of a procurement for two X-ray Diffractometer systems, with the SCXRD system intended for demanding scientific applications at the museum in London.
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