Tender

Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscopes

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Tender

20 May 2021 at 15:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is currently conducting a tender process for the purchase of scanning electron microscopes, part of the Plymouth Materials Characterisation Network project, which has a budget of £609,167. This project is located in Plymouth, Devon, and is classified under the goods category for scanning electron microscopes. The tender period concludes on 21st June 2021, with the contract expected to start on 22nd June 2021 and running until 23rd June 2021. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying advanced scientific equipment. Businesses specialising in high-tech instrumentation or laboratory equipment manufacturing are well-suited to compete for this tender. Given the project's backing from the European Regional Development Fund, companies that prioritise innovation and technological development, especially those with experience in scientific applications, could greatly benefit from engaging in this procurement process, potentially leading to significant regional investments and revenue generation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscopes

Notice Description

Plymouth Materials Characterisation Network (PMCN) is a ~PS1.7M project based within Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC) at the University of Plymouth, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The project started in March 2021 and will be running for 2.5 years. This project follows on from the hugely successful Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (~PS1.7M) and Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (~PS1M) projects, also supported by ERDF in 2011 and 2017 respectively, which have brought more than PS500M of investment and revenue into Devon and the surrounding areas alone. This new facility will incorporate three new instruments purchased using funds associated with our ERDF-funded project, Plymouth Materials Characterisation Network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a913d2a2-773e-4db7-9ae4-8f7bafe57e72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c85933d-a56b-4eae-b129-0601bea36daa
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

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

CPV Codes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£609,167 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2021 - 23 Jun 2021 30 days
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 PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Laura Schofield
Contact Email
laura.schofield@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

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