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Thermo-Fisher (FEI) Electron Microscope Service Contract

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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11 Jul 2025 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for an annual service contract for Thermo-Fisher (FEI) electron microscopes, valued at £82,000. The procurement process was executed through a Single Source Authorisation (SSA) method, focusing on the services category, specifically for scanning electron microscopes. The contract, which spans from 20th June 2024 to 19th June 2025, was awarded on 18th July 2024 to FEI UK Limited, a supplier identified as an SME. The service will be conducted in Sheffield, England, with the delivery postcode S3 7HQ.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and service of electron microscopy equipment, particularly those capable of providing secure services for high-tech scientific instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in electronic equipment servicing would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. As the purchase favoured an SME, similar businesses in the high-tech service industry could find potential growth opportunities by engaging in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thermo-Fisher (FEI) Electron Microscope Service Contract

Notice Description

Annual Service Agreement for selected Thermo-Fisher (FEI) instrumentation for the period 20.06.24-19.06.25. Instruments included on contract are Inspect F SEM (Secure), Inspect F50 SEM (Secure), Helios G3 FIB (secure).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36656c78-b356-409e-932c-4a897be3e885
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2829af3-a1eb-4e3b-a2c8-151c3c242d0e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source Authorisation (SSA)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£82,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2024 - 19 Jun 2025 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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