Award

2023-24/4174 - Supply of a Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) system

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Award

20 Feb 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds has finalised an award in a public procurement process titled "2023-24/4174 - Supply of a Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) system" under the industry category of scanning electron microscopes. This negotiated procedure began with a tender period ending on 16 December 2024 and culminated in an award to Quantum Design, a large-scale supplier. The total contract value is GBP 241,967.6, with the delivery expected to take place in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, from 31 July 2025 through 10 December 2026. The procurement underscores the University's commitment to sourcing advanced equipment to enhance its research capabilities.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific instruments, especially those that can offer advanced electron diffraction systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing sophisticated scanning electron microscopes are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, potentially gaining access to further public procurement opportunities by showcasing their capabilities. The specific requirement for a SPED system highlights a significant market need in the academic and research sectors, making it an attractive area for suppliers capable of delivering cutting-edge technological solutions.

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Notice Title

2023-24/4174 - Supply of a Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) system

Notice Description

NOTICE OF AWARD OF a scanning precession electron diffraction (SPED) system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-239aa206-e5ba-4f11-b18d-9730d20fea96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10cdb95-3e78-4dec-9934-cfc0e15a39eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£241,967 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£241,967 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 10 Dec 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
s.j.greaves@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441133438178

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUM DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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