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120 kV Transmission Electron Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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19 Apr 2024 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for a 120 kV Transmission Electron Microscope, side entry holder, and electronic detector along with required computers. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 22, 2024, to August 30, 2024. JEOL UK Ltd. was awarded the contract worth £354,000. The procurement aimed at goods sought to accommodate SMEs and VCSEs. The tender closed on March 12, 2024, with the award notice published on April 19, 2024.

This procurement by the University of Sheffield offers business growth opportunities, especially for companies in the electronics industry. Businesses involved in manufacturing, supply, and maintenance of electron microscopes and related equipment are well-suited to compete. The location of the procurement is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. As the contract has been awarded and suppliers identified, interested businesses can leverage this information to explore potential collaborations or future similar procurement opportunities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

120 kV Transmission Electron Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield requires a transmission electron microscope, side entry holder and electronic detector along with the required computers for their operation primarily for: (i) imaging of negatively stained single protein molecules; (ii) imaging of resin-embedded biological and biomedical samples; (iii) room temperature tomography of the above. The system will be housed in a purpose built facility along with a number of other microscopes. In many cases it will act as a screening instrument for samples prior to preparation for cryomicroscopy. The microscope will replace our current Phillips CM100 microscope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3a4de24-4587-473b-8ce8-ec927ecf2764
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/941e98fc-777a-4d23-804e-bbd8711d93b4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£354,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£354,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 1-6 months
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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