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ITT - Research Scanning Electron Microscope

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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21 Sep 2022 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is conducting a tender for the provision of a Scanning Electron Microscope for high resolution micro-structural characterisation. The tender, titled "ITT - Research Scanning Electron Microscope," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on October 21, 2022, and a contract period starting on December 30, 2022, and ending on December 29, 2023. The location for this procurement is in Teddington, London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold).

This tender opportunity from the National Physical Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory equipment, precision instruments, or related industries to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Interested businesses can access the necessary documents and submit their bids through Bravo Solutions. The successful bidder will have the chance to supply a cutting-edge Scanning Electron Microscope that meets the NPL's detailed requirements and specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - Research Scanning Electron Microscope

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a Scanning Electron Microscope suitable for high resolution micro-structural characterisation of a wide range of samples. Imaging capabilities should encompass ultra-high resolution of biological nanoparticles with dimensions of 10 nm through to image acquisition of regions > 10 mm in size through stitching of multiple images. Conductive and non-conductive samples will require to be imaged and methods for charge dissipation without significant loss of resolution will be required. The microscope is also required to be suitable for analytical measurements by Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) and Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD). Detectors for these methods should be supplied as an integrated solution and the system must be capable of high beam current densities to enable these detectors to run at their highest possible rates whilst also maintaining capabilities for high resolution imaging with low beam currents. It is also intended to use the microscope for in situ micromechanical testing, so the specification also includes the provision of a mechanical test stage suitable for testing of mm scale test samples, including heating to high temperatures. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-613ff7f8-81d3-49e1-86b2-a5eb1a7630be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe0a9b8-d4cc-48a3-ac04-d8be0c2ec9f2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Dec 2022 - 29 Dec 2023 6-12 months
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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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