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Partnership and Purchase of a Scanning Electron Microscope with Plasma Focused Ion Beam

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield is seeking proposals for a strategic partnership and the purchase of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with a Plasma Focused Ion Beam. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified with the CPV code for scanning electron microscopes. The procurement method is an open procedure, with applications being accepted until 7th June 2018. The contract is set to commence on 26th June 2018 and will run for five years from this date. The buyer is located in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced instrumentation, research and development, or academic collaborations. Companies that specialise in scanning electron microscopy, microscopy training, and those capable of contributing towards research projects would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Furthermore, the partnership structure allows for shared R&D efforts and potential collaborative funding initiatives, making it an attractive prospect for entities looking to expand their reach in both academic and commercial sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Partnership and Purchase of a Scanning Electron Microscope with Plasma Focused Ion Beam

Notice Description

SPECIFICATION FOR A PARTNERSHIP RELATING TO AND THE PURCHASE OF A SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE WITH PLASMA FOCUSED ION BEAM The University of Huddersfield wishes to invite proposals to establish a Strategic Partnership in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and SEM based analysis, including elemental, structural and visible/near-infrared microscopies/spectroscopies. The partnership duration in the first instance will be for 5 years. The partnership will be established for the purpose of mutual benefit for both parties. This will include collaboration in research, new instrumentation and analytical technique/methods development, teaching and staff training/CPD on a national and international level. The partners will exchange staff (on short and long term basis) for student and user training and active development on the installed instrumentation. The University will provide access for the partner's staff and support of the University staff as needed for the instrumentation development, external user training and demonstration for potential customers. The University staff and postgraduate students will take steps for the partner promotion in academic community and use their analysis results for preparation of application notes/material. It is expected that the strategic partner's staff will be actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate program development and delivery. The partners are expected to execute jointly R & D projects, apply for R & D funding and gear of investment. It is expected that research outputs will be jointly published were appropriate. All partners will use their PR capabilities for partnership outcomes publicity and preparation of promotional material. The partners will establish open forums to enhance links with academic and commercial communities. The partners will share their academic and commercial links for mutual promotion and partnership results and IP protection/commercialisation through local, nation and international channels. The partner for this venture will supply and commission the FEGSEM within the HARP facilities housed in our School of Computing and Engineering and will continue to work with the HARP staff on a variety of projects both research based and on consultancy contracts. Potential partners will be expected to consider their contribution to the partnership by the cost of the equipment or through contributions to the project cost. Additional information: Please apply for this tender by registering an interest on our tendering portal using the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c8f2a2-4a71-4c9c-a4e5-28fd4c9774f2
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2018 - 26 Jun 2023 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 HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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