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The supply of a Carbon Coater for Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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06 Jun 2017 at 08:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Carbon Coater for Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). This contract falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the awarded contract valued at £37,906 and covering a contract period starting from June 9, 2017, to June 8, 2021. The tender notice for potential suppliers was published on June 6, 2017, and applicants were required to register their interest on the University's electronic tendering system before the deadline on May 17, 2017.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the supply of specialised laboratory equipment. Companies that manufacture or supply precision instruments or laboratory machinery would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector, as the University seeks versatile and efficient systems for their research in cryo-electron microscopy. The potential for additional contracts in related fields, such as those supplying modular systems or ancillary devices, also exists, thus broadening the scope for business growth within this niche industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of a Carbon Coater for Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Notice Description

Carbon films are used in electron microscopy as they enable the imaging of samples on grids. They are transparent to the electron beam but are also conductive, thermostable and produce a low background signal. This enables the samples (in this case proteins or other small molecules) to stick and be evenly distributed on the grids. Our research is in the field of cryo-electron microscopy, specifically the structure and function of membrane-embedded protein transporters. Samples are prepared in the wet laboratory and screened in the electron microscope on negatively-stained carbon coated grids for purity and homogeneity. We wish to purchase a Carbon Coater that can produce carbon coated grids which have to be produced quickly and with differing thickness, to identify the best conditions for each type of sample. This requirement means that carbon coating needs to be performed several times a week with a dedicated and fast automated system, capable of specifically setting the thickness of the carbon layer required. It should be possible to customise, store and export programmes, allowing versatility and reproducibility. Due to space restrictions, the machine should also be a small bench-top version rather than a large free-standing system. The system should also be modular, so that additional devices such as sputter coaters or cryo-modules can be added later.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d2fe408-e7ac-46f7-929b-da8b83cc5b93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb6ab48-634e-456d-8c03-2dba283e36b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£37,906 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2017 - 8 Jun 2021 4-5 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 EXETER
Contact Name
Leah Jones
Contact Email
l.jones@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723757

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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