X-ray diffractometer (XRD)

Kort beskrivelse

This tender is for the acquisition of a multipurpose high-resolution X-ray diffractometer (XRD) system intended for a university facility, which provides access to an extensive suite of characterization tools as one of its core purposes. The facility caters to users from various levels of experience and tech-nical backgrounds within the university and serves commercial customers as well.

Beskrivelse af udbuddet

Instrument Specifications:
The instrument configuration must be a vertical diffractometer with horizontal sample mounting. The
goniometer should support an in-plane (non-coplanar) arm and allow uncoupled movements of the
source (ω), in-plane (coplanar/2θχ), and out-of-plane (2θ) arms. Additionally, the sample stage should
support tilt (χ) and rotation (ϕ).
Techniques to be Supported:
The instrument will be used for the following techniques:
• Reciprocal space mapping (RSM)
• X-ray reflectivity (XRR)
• In-Plane Diffraction (2θχ, ϕ/2θχ)
• Grazing incidence XRD (2θ scans)
• HRXRD (high-resolution rocking curves, etc.)
• Phase analysis (coupled and uncoupled θ/2θ and 2θ/ω scans)
• Residual stress measurements
• Texture analysis
• Other options requiring dedicated focusing solutions, such as micro-area XRD, may also be
considered.
Radiation Source:
The instrument is intended to have a rotating anode that produces monochromatic Cu Kα radiation. It
should support switchable Bragg-Brentano (divergent beam) and Parallel Beam configurations and include
a solution for point focus. To eliminate Cu Kα2 and improve angular resolution in HRXRD, an
incident beam monochromator and receiving analyzer need to be provided.
Detector Requirements:
The detector should support 0D, 1D, and 2D measurement modes to eliminate the inconvenience of
preparing and switching individual detectors for different applications. It must possess a large active
area, small pixel size, and fluorescence suppression. The detector's orientation must be changeable
from vertical to horizontal mounting.
Sample Handling:
The instrument will perform XRD analysis on a variety of samples with varying shapes, textures, and
sizes, including powders and thin films. Versatile sample holders must be included to enable the analysis
of samples ranging from tiny amounts of powders and small chips to 150 mm wafers. A mapping
option is needed to measure points sequentially across larger samples with high accuracy. Another
desired feature includes optical imaging of the sample and easy and accurate navigation to desired
measurement positions identified through the camera.
Automation and User-Friendly Interface:
Given the multi-user environment, it is essential that the operation procedure is highly automated.
Manual handling of slits, monochromators, focusing mirrors, etc., should be minimized. Additionally,
simple guided routines for optics and sample alignment and the most common types of measurement
are expected to facilitate safe operation by new users with little or no experience after proper training.
The instrument must be largely operated by means of a computer with software featuring a dedicated
user-friendly interface.
Data Processing and Network Solution:
Comprehensive routines for powder XRD, evaluation of HRXRD and XRR, texture analysis, and stress
evaluation should be included to process the acquired data. To accommodate multiple users, a network
solution or similar approach must be provided to guarantee simultaneous access to data analysis.
The software solutions should be intuitive and straightforward to use, considering the intended
number of users.

Beskrivelse af mulighederne

Option: Optics, divergent beam monochromatization: Flat multilayer mirror for creating a monochromated divergent beam.
Option: Heating stage: Non-ambient heating stage with heating up to at least 300 degrees in a controlled gas atmosphere.
Option: Airtight specimen holder: Airtight specimen holder for environmentally sensitive thin films on a flat substrate. Best if it's possible to mount sample in a glovebox and move it to the goniometer protected from air.
Option: Above sample observation camera: Optical imaging of the sample and easy control of navigation to measurement positions viewed using the camera.
Minimum option: Software: Texture ODF analysis (if not included in a basis software package).
Minimum option: Software: Rietveld Analysis Powder (if not included in a basis software package).

The minimum level for suitability is 2 x the contract value calculated as an average of the turnover in the last three financial years.
If the Tenderer can’t state the required figures for economic and financial standing, the Tenderer can document their economic and financial standing by sending an On-demand guarantee with a value of DKK 6.000.000.
If the Tenderer cannot comply with the requirement, the Tenderer can rely on the capacities of other entities or make a consortium.

Betingelser for deltagelse (tekniske og faglige kvalifikationer)

As a minimum the Tenderer must provide 3 references for comparable agreements.
Comparable agreements mean concluded agreements with a value of at least DKK 3.000.000 concerning the acquisition of a ‘X-ray diffractometer (XRD)’ or equivalent within the last 3 years.
If the Tenderer cannot comply with the requirement, the Tenderer can rely on the capacities of other entities or make a consortium.

Præcise oplysninger om fristerne for gennemgangsprocedurer

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Complaint regarding award of contract:
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Complaint regarding award of a contract under a framework agreement with a reopening of the competition (mini-tender):
Complaint regarding the award of a contract under a framework agreement with a reopening of the competition must be submitted no later than 30 calendar days from the date after the Contracting Authority has notified the concerned Tenderers that a contract based on a framework agreement with a reopening of the competition has been awarded/concluded, if the notification includes the grounds for the decision, cf. lov om Klagenævnet for Udbud (Complaints Board for Tenders) § 7, Section 2, no. 2.
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Complaint regarding direct award of contract:
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Compliant regarding public procurements below the EU threshold:
Complaint regarding violation of public procurements below the EU threshold must be submitted no later than 45 calendar days from the date after the Contracting Authority has notified the Tenderers about the award of contract, if this notification includes the grounds for the decision; and no later than 6 months from the date after the Contracting Authority has notified the concerned Candidates and Tenderers that a framework agreement has been concluded, if the notification includes the grounds for the decision, cf. lov om Klagenævnet for Udbud (Complaints Board for Tenders) § 7, section 4, no. 1 and 2. Compliant regarding prequalification on procurement below the EU threshold must be submitted no later than 20 calendar days from the date after the Contracting Authority has sent a notification to the concerned Candidates who has been selected and this notification includes the grounds for the decision, cf. lov om Klagenævnet for Udbud (Complaints Board for Tenders)) § 7, Section 5.