Award

Automated Mineralogy Scanning Electron Microscope Platform

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2018 at 11:26

Tender

25 Apr 2018 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

Durham University is seeking to procure an Automated Mineralogy Scanning Electron Microscope Platform, with a total budget of £600,000. This is classified under scanning electron microscopes and falls within the goods procurement category. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having completed the tender period which ended on 30th May 2018. The contract is set to commence on 15th October 2018, and will continue until 30th September 2020. The successful supplier is CARL ZEISS LTD, which was awarded the contract on 12th October 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment supply sector to expand their market presence. Companies capable of providing high-quality scanning electron microscopes and ancillary equipment would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The emphasis on high throughput and the ability to operate under varying vacuum conditions indicates a demand for advanced technology solutions, creating an ideal environment for innovative businesses to thrive.

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Notice Title

Automated Mineralogy Scanning Electron Microscope Platform

Notice Description

Durham University wish to purchase a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with an associated automated mineralogy platform that can quickly image, scan, and characterise at high resolution and the minerals and textures commonly analysed for in thin and polished sections. The SEM platform should be able to accommodate a high throughput, operating over a large sample area and accepting multiple samples at once. The SEM should operate under high vacuum, variable pressure (low vaccum), and as an environmental SEM. We also require some ancillary equipment to help prepare samples for analysis in the unit. This will be a one off purchase. To express an interest please go to the following website: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6774

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b53b0da9-db70-4ab0-bf82-32e6abfac799
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/354cc230-bb66-4532-b06e-2e9264534dcd
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£584,327 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 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
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Catherine Harrison
Contact Email
catherine.harrison@durham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 3344553

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

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