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Ion Mill - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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16 May 2020 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick has awarded a contract for the procurement of an Ion Beam Milling Machine, essential for Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) specimen preparation. This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category and is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 16 April 2020, with a total contract value of £101,000, and is set to run until 16 April 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing a wider range of suppliers to participate.

This awarded tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment or high-precision manufacturing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as this project aligns with their capacities. Companies that focus on innovative engineering solutions and have experience in the scientific equipment sector would be particularly well-suited to explore further collaboration or partnership with the University of Warwick.

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Notice Title

Ion Mill - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase an Ion Beam Milling Machine for TEM specimen preparation. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fcc7e91-8e62-4fae-b5ac-3f3470e5594e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31d6458-2668-473e-a821-ff98cd19c455
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2020 - 16 Apr 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Matthew Hird
Contact Email
matthew.hird@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476150984

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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