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Modification of Contract for Analytical Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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28 Oct 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, located in England, has awarded a contract modification for an upgraded Analytical Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope under a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £353,200, was the outcome of a mini-competition against Lot 2 of the NWUPC Framework Agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment. The procurement falls under the industry category of microscopes and involves delivery to Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This contract, with a completion status, marks the award stage of the procurement process, with key relevant dates including a contract period from 25th January 2024 to 1st February 2027.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for enterprises specialising in advanced scientific equipment and laboratory apparatus. Large-scale companies with expertise in providing high-value laboratory instruments, particularly ion beam scanning electron microscopes, will find this contract particularly relevant. The successful engagement in this tender could pave the way for future opportunities within the scientific and educational sectors, bolstered by associations with an esteemed institution like the University of Sheffield. The procurement through a framework agreement indicates a structured selection process, favouring those already identified as suitable suppliers under the framework.

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Notice Title

Modification of Contract for Analytical Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope

Notice Description

FIB-SEM upgrade for High Resolution ToF-SIMS, 2nd IR camera for EBSD geometry and Manual Load Lock. Additional information: It was a min-competition against Lot 2 of the NWUPC Framework Agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE) Reference Number LAB3162 NW.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-392c6609-9501-478a-939e-97df493ec9d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a0e40e-0670-4118-9b96-3b923b51253d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£353,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£353,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2024 - 1 Feb 2027 3-4 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 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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TESCAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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