Tender

200/YE Ion Beam Facility

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting an open tender for the procurement of a Focused Ion Beam Facility within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The tender, identified as "200/YE Ion Beam Facility," aims to acquire various instruments for the investigation of materials, including polymers, metals, and nanostructures. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with tenders due by 10th July 2015 at 12 noon (UK time). This opportunity is associated with a total value of £1,300,000 and is located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract is set to commence on 10th July 2015 and will last for five years, ending on 10th July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of scientific instruments, specifically those capable of providing focused ion beam and electron microscopy systems. Suppliers that specialise in microscopy, cooling systems, and spectroscopy devices would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the specified lots. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity, as suppliers can submit bids for individual lots or all three, promoting flexibility and inclusion in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

200/YE Ion Beam Facility

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering for a Focused ion beam Facility. We seek to purchase a Dual Beam Focused Ion Beam -Scanning Electron Microscope instrument. The instrument will be used for the investigation of a wide range of materials, including polymers, metals, ceramics, glasses, composites, semiconductors, nanomaterials, nanostructures and coatings. The instrument will be used for: a) The ultra-high resolution investigation of the surfaces of materials using both secondary electron (ISE and ESE) and back scattered electron signals. b) The ability to examine material structure with minimal electron beam damage. c) The preparation of the highest quality samples for transmission electron microscopy with the ability to undertake high resolution TEM without further sample preparation. d) To undertake STEM experiments directly in the instrument. e) To undertake dynamic nanoscale experiments within the microscope. f) To be able to lithographically ion mill surface structures such as nano-pillars etc. g) To have the option of undertaking several different analytical techniques in the microscope. h) To enable the investigation of 3D materials volumes through iterative cutting and imaging of sample surfaces. For the purposes of this procurement our requirements have been divided into 3 lots as follows:- Lot 1 - Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB SEM) system. Lot 2 - Cooling system for FIB SEM. Lot 3 - Energy Dispersive spectroscopy system for FIB SEM. Suppliers are welcome to tender for one, two or all Lots. The closing date for return of tenders is Friday 10th July 2015 at 12 noon (UK time) Suppliers must register on the University's e-tendering portal in order to access the tender documents and submit their responses. https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 10th July 2015 at 12 noon (UK time). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a2692fc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81a4be4-1a43-4a82-b137-dddebed8cf6b
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

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

38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities

38341100 - Electron-beam recorders

38510000 - Microscopes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

38512100 - Ion microscopes

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2015 - 10 Jul 2020 Over 5 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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