Tender

Supply and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope (ESIF Funded)

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) funded by the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender period ends on 6 November 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 28 November 2017 and conclude by 19 January 2018. The procurement follows an open procedure which is above the threshold, and submissions must be made via the University's In-Tend platform.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in advanced materials and laboratory equipment. Businesses with expertise in the supply of scientific instruments or those involved in technological innovation, particularly related to nuclear, aerospace, and structural applications, would benefit from participating in this tender. The successful contractor will enhance the University’s capabilities to support local SMEs in the Midlands, thereby creating further networking and growth opportunities for suppliers in the research and academic sector.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope (ESIF Funded)

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope (ESIF Funded) The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of the following equipment to enhance capability needed to support local SMEs in the Midlands. A TEM for advanced materials characterisation General characteristics A TEM, optimised for in-situ characterisation of advanced materials including (but not limited to) engineering alloys for nuclear, aerospace and structural applications, is required. Combined with excellent performance the system should also be compatible with a multi-user environment and be versatile to perform the tasks to a high standard in a time efficient manner. Specifications 1) A TEM capable of diffraction contrast imaging and selected area diffraction and convergent beam diffraction. 2) The maximum beam voltage should be as high as possible and equal to or greater than 300kV. 3) The ability of the microscope to operate in scanning (STEM) mode is highly desirable. 4) The camera should be as many pixels as possible, at least 2k x 2k. The camera should be as high speed as possible. 5) A high energy resolution x-ray SDD is highly desirable. 6) The microscope should be equipped with double tilt low background and single tilt holders. These should be capable of at least ?30? rotation about two perpendicular axes. 7) Specimen drift should be as low as possible. Additional information: 1.1 All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ESIF FUNDED PROJECT Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-457beace-b08c-4df3-8183-04fa4e3d6f40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07a7870-0ffa-4701-97f3-2249a70121c8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2017 - 19 Jan 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Susanna Ting
Contact Email
s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214145389

Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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