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Provision of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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23 Apr 2024 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to Tescan Ltd. The contract value is £448,000, and the contract period is from 20th March 2024 to 19th March 2028. The procurement stage was an open procedure (above threshold). The tender period ended on 9th January 2024. The location of the contract is in London, England, with postcodes TW11 0JZ and SW1A 2DY. The industry category is services.

This award presents opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, in the services sector to engage with the Department for International Trade's initiative. Companies in the technology and scientific services industry would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, providing equipment, maintenance, and associated training services to government departments. The ongoing maintenance aspect of the contract also creates long-term business potential for successful bidders in this arena.

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Notice Title

Provision of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), installation, commissioning, ongoing maintenance and associated training services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4eb20e84-dce8-4cd1-adaa-a27dfe01cdc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0df76b5-52ba-4c22-8666-3676e38d87e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£448,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£448,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2024 - 19 Mar 2028 4-5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for International Trade
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TESCAN

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