Award

SEM with X-ray detector

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

16 Dec 2019 at 14:55

Award Notice
Tender

27 Sep 2019 at 15:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), seeking to procure a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) capabilities. The tender, titled "SEM with X-ray detector," was published on 27 September 2019, and the final date for bid submissions was 9 October 2019. The procurement was evaluated through an open procedure below threshold, and contracts were awarded on 23 October 2019, with the contract period beginning on 18 October 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2020. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and is located at the delivery address in Cambridge, CB2 0QH.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in high-precision instruments and technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the procurement's openness to their participation, provided they have the capabilities to meet the specific technical requirements of the SEM. Businesses looking to expand their reach in the public sector should consider this contract as a valuable avenue for growth and collaboration with prominent organisations like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEM with X-ray detector

Notice Description

*AWARDED The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, a part of UKRI, wishes to source a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) mapping capability to perform screening and analysis of 2D materials. Usage will centre on imaging and spectroscopy of 100 mm wafer processing steps for troubleshooting and quality control including elemental analysis of contaminants. This microscope will be dedicated to room temperature SEM applications and elemental identification therefore freeing up the FEI Scios for imaging and milling of cryo samples.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0faa30c4-2837-44ab-b392-9c7a9ff0953b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488f4810-fb5f-4f60-9d11-52c2a22d736a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEOL(U.K.)LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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