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G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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07 Mar 2022 at 13:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System" is managed by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, ENG. This open tender, classified under scanning electron microscopes, was initiated on 7th March 2022, with a tender period that ended on 10th January 2022. The contracted work involves the design, manufacture, and installation of an Electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) detector, with a contract period extending from 25th February 2022 to 31st March 2023. The total contract value is £170,000, with a minimum value of £100,000, awarded to Oxford Instruments Nanoanalysis for £104,536.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced microscopy and related technologies. Companies with capabilities in creating sophisticated detection systems and those experienced in working within research facilities will find this contract appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, fostering potential growth through collaboration with a prestigious organisation such as the UKAEA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System

Notice Description

The design, manufacture and installation of an EBSD upgrade to existing Gallium Focused Ion Beam (Ga-FIB). The UKAEA wishes to procure an Electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) detector and associated hardware and software for use on a Thermo Fisher Helios 600i (SN: 9921923) Gallium focussed ion beam instrument at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18137dc5-23e8-47cc-8aef-dd3ea029d786
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4dc25ae-3970-4f27-9f02-0e91d10fdc35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

38512100 - Ion microscopes

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,536 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
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
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Hugo Silva
Contact Email
hugo.silva@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOANALYSIS

Further Information

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