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GaFIB Upgrade - Cryo stage & Vacuum transfer system

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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24 Mar 2022 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to enhance its facilities through a tender titled "GaFIB Upgrade - Cryo stage & Vacuum transfer system." This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Ion and molecular microscopes," is based in Abingdon, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 25th February 2022 until 31st March 2023. The tender was awarded on 24th March 2022, with a total award value of £196,386. Interested parties should have been aware that the tender period closed on 4th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the science and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in microscopy equipment and installation services. Companies that have expertise in designing and manufacturing related systems would be ideal candidates to pursue future contracts in this area. As the procurement authority is engaging in substantial upgrades, suppliers with the capability to provide innovative solutions in vacuum technology and cryogenic systems may find it particularly beneficial to establish connections with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.

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Notice Title

GaFIB Upgrade - Cryo stage & Vacuum transfer system

Notice Description

The design, manufacture and installation of a Cryostage and Vacuum Transfer system to existing Gallium Focused Ion Beam (GaFIB) at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7b7f5a-bd05-41fe-817a-09c307577be5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38512000 - Ion and molecular microscopes

38512100 - Ion microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,386 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Hugo Silva
Contact Email
hugo.silva@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

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