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Procurement of a Transmission Electron Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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13 Oct 2023 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is procuring a Transmission Electron Microscope to upgrade its Wolfson Bioimaging Facility for electron microscopy applications. The procurement falls under the CPV category of Microscopes and specifically a Transmission electron microscope. The tender, valued at £697,686, is being conducted through an open procedure, with the tender closing on November 15, 2023. The contract period is set to start on December 11, 2023, and end on August 31, 2027, with delivery addresses in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers specialising in microscopy equipment to engage with the University of Bristol. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses in the goods procurement category who can provide a multi-purpose TEM suitable for various research disciplines would be well-suited to compete. The University aims to consolidate its TEM capabilities to cater to a broad range of users, enhancing its research facilities and advancing scientific research in the region.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Transmission Electron Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Bristol's Wolfson Bioimaging Facility based in the Faculty of Life Sciences has a long-established reputation for electron microscopy, including applications of transmission EM that align with its light microscopy facilities (e.g. for CLEM) and with the GW4 cryo-EM facility for structural biology. Rejuvenating and consolidating its transmission electron microscopy (TEM) requirements onto a single instrument are established priorities for the facility to provide TEM capabilities for a broad range of users from different research disciplines. The opportunity to purchase a multi-purpose TEM has arisen following the award of a BBSRC ALERT 22 grant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-958839fd-11f0-4850-91ef-297e29382937
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94643a5c-d1bf-440f-b361-12ef187c45cc
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£697,686 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Dec 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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