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GB-Leeds: E/3441 - Specimen finishing system, Ion beam thinning system

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

11 Dec 2018 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is seeking tenders for the procurement of a versatile Ion Beam Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) specimen preparation and finishing system. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as a transmission electron microscope, and is part of an open procedure. The tender was published on 11 December 2018, with a closing date for submissions set for 21 January 2019. The contract will commence on 28 January 2019 and run until 28 January 2020. Delivery is expected to take place in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, with an estimated value between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on the supply of advanced scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in electron microscopy technologies. With the University of Leeds aiming to enhance its capabilities in electron microscopy at the SuperSTEM facility, businesses that can deliver innovative and high-quality solutions for specimen preparation will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement process is designed to favour SMEs, thereby encouraging wider participation and fostering business growth in this specialised sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Leeds: E/3441 - Specimen finishing system, Ion beam thinning system

Notice Description

SuperSTEM, the UK National Research Facility for Advanced Electron Microscopy, which is operated under the auspices of the School of Chemical and Process Engineering (SCAPE) at the University of Leeds, is seeking tenders for a versatile Ion Beam Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) specimen preparation (thinning) and finishing system, equipped with a cryo-stage for low temperature sample preparation. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09d33328-075e-44f8-ab0d-03afa4848bd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf5e9c9-435c-419c-ba92-f28ab5dd548b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jan 2019 - 28 Jan 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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