Tender

GB-Leeds: 2025-26/5286 - Supply of a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM)

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking suppliers for a field-emission (Schottky) scanning electron microscope for its School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. This opportunity, under the designation GB-Leeds: 2025-26/5286, seeks to enhance research capabilities in the imaging of semiconductor and dielectric materials. The procurement falls under the industry category of scanning electron microscopes with the CPV code 38511100, and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a selective, negotiated procedure. Key dates to note include the tender period's end on 20th October 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 1st January 2028. The estimated value of this contract is £500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and maintenance of advanced scientific instrumentation, particularly those with expertise in electron microscopy. Companies experienced in negotiating bespoke scientific equipment contracts could find this procurement beneficial for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their reputation in the higher education sector. While the procurement doesn't specifically target SMEs or voluntary/community social enterprises, larger firms or those with substantial experience and capabilities in the field of electronic and electrical engineering stand in a favourable position to compete effectively for this substantial contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leeds: 2025-26/5286 - Supply of a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM)

Notice Description

The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a field-emission (Schottky) scanning electron microscope, aimed specifically at imaging surface topologies and cross-sections of semiconductor and dielectric materials,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-608fa4a9-db8d-4a85-92aa-b4b594ac788d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11773a2-eaa1-4ae5-9fd2-53bc9d53dffb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Sam Greaves
Contact Email
s.j.greaves@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441133438178

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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