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Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscopes

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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23 Sep 2021 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth conducted a tender process for the purchase of Scanning Electron Microscopes as part of the Plymouth Materials Characterisation Network project, which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The procurement, classified under CPV code 38511100, is complete with an award value of £604,993, following an open procedure. The contract period commenced on 19th August 2021 and is set to conclude on 18th August 2023. This initiative is located in Plymouth, Devon, and aims to enhance the existing Electron Microscopy Centre, building on previous successful projects that have attracted significant investment to the region.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in high-technology laboratory equipment and related services. Companies well-suited to compete may include manufacturers or suppliers of scientific instruments, especially those focusing on microscopy technologies. As the University aims to bolster its research capabilities through this contract, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and superior products are encouraged to engage in future tenders that support academic and industrial advancements in materials characterisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscopes

Notice Description

Plymouth Materials Characterisation Network (PMCN) is a ~PS1.7M project based within Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC) at the University of Plymouth, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The project started in March 2021 and will be running for 2.5 years. This project follows on from the hugely successful Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (~PS1.7M) and Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (~PS1M) projects, also supported by ERDF in 2011 and 2017 respectively, which have brought more than PS500M of investment and revenue into Devon and the surrounding areas alone. This new facility will incorporate three new instruments purchased using funds associated with our ERDF-funded project, Plymouth Materials Characterisation Network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b76fd7a-ca43-41b8-b0f5-a5a4232c9bf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25dd449f-a63d-4faa-ba7f-73f68a47dfeb
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£609,167 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£604,993 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2021 - 18 Aug 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Laura Schofield
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEOL

Further Information

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