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Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Award

14 Feb 2025 at 15:02

Tender

06 Dec 2024 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has recently completed a procurement process for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage. This project falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and is located in Bristol, South West, United Kingdom. The final procurement stage, which was marked as complete, culminated in the award on 14th February 2025 to FEI UK Ltd. The open tender procurement method was adopted, and the contract period extends from 14th February 2025 to 31st March 2028. The total contract value amounts to £1,499,734 GBP.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, given its suitability criteria and the open procurement method which encourages wider participation. Companies specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment, specifically those capable of supplying advanced FIBSEM technology, would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. Additionally, businesses focusing on cryo-technology and electron microscopy stand to benefit from participating in similar future tenders, contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge research tools in the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM

Notice Description

The University of Bristol is sought tenders for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/ Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage that will allow the milling of lamella from frozen-hydrated cells and tissue (via cryo lift out). A contract has now been awarded to FEI UK Ltd following an Open Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92318b91-028a-4c19-b3e8-47694c258b47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bac8a3b-5def-4a99-80f4-816aaf0e227c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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)

38511000 - Electron microscopes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

38512100 - Ion microscopes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,499,734 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,499,734 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tu19629@bristol.ac.uk, yi19222@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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