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Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis System

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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01 Dec 2022 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for an Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis System. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is GBP 108,400, with a contract period starting on September 27, 2022, and ending on January 1, 2024, intended for "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, specialised in laboratory equipment. The University of Bristol, as the buying organisation, sought to enhance its research facilities by procuring this system. Businesses with expertise in providing advanced instrumentation for earth science materials analysis would find this tender well-suited for growth and development.

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Notice Title

Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis System

Notice Description

An Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) instrument is required to accompany a Field Emission sourced Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) for the EM Labs Small Research Facility based in the School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol. The successful bid shall provide a package that shall enable robust and cost-effective routine, high-volume throughput of samples with minimal maintenance thereby enabling near continuous operation. The instrumentation shall be used to observe and characterise both morphology and chemistry of earth science materials. User base includes staff, post-graduates and visitors to the School of Earth Sciences with a wide range of SEM experience from novice to expert user.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e0761d0-eb1d-4e2b-a1b5-a9ecb48631f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/455b19ce-8bbc-4f54-8bed-d69113d5e428
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
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
£108,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2022 - 1 Jan 2024 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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
Naomi Adams
Contact Email
naomi.adams@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0117 928 9083

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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