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Scanning Electron Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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07 Jul 2022 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has recently completed a procurement process for a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) valued at £115,000. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as scanning electron microscopes (CPV code: 38511100). The open tender procedure, which was initiated to replace an outdated SEM, concluded on 1 June 2022, and the contract has been awarded as of 16 June 2022. The contract period commenced on 30 June 2022 and will run until 30 October 2022, with deliveries to be made to Lincoln, England (postal code: LN6 7TS).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific and medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in high-precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the procurement process was designed to accommodate them. Companies capable of providing advanced imaging and analysis equipment, along with related support services, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market, fostering business growth in this specialised field.

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Notice Title

Scanning Electron Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Lincoln was seeking tenders for a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to replace an existing SEM that had reached the end of its supported life. The SEM will have a wide range of potential uses including imaging of biological specimens (e.g. insects, mammalian tissue sections) and elemental analysis / mapping of material samples etc. This opportunity has now closed and the supplier has been appointed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-583b6fc4-889c-448c-896b-295000ee49c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e4b5fd-0793-467c-a4f7-190922620120
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2022 - 30 Oct 2022 1-6 months
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 LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TESCAN-UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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