Tender

G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

30 Nov 2021 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the "G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System" project, which involves the design, manufacture, and installation of an Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD) upgrade to the existing Gallium Focused Ion Beam (Ga-FIB). This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the scanning electron microscopes industry. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions closing on 10th January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2022 and will run until 1st August 2022. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure, with a value range between £100,000 and £170,000, and the delivery addresses include locations within the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electron microscopy technology and associated hardware and software development. Companies that manufacture or supply scanning and ion microscopes would be particularly suited to compete for this contract, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given their eligibility to participate. Engaging in this project would allow businesses to enhance their market presence and foster long-term relationships with a respected government agency dedicated to nuclear research and innovation.

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Notice Title

G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System

Notice Description

The design, manufacture and installation of an EBSD upgrade to existing Gallium Focused Ion Beam (Ga-FIB). The UKAEA wishes to procure an Electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) detector and associated hardware and software for use on a Thermo Fisher Helios 600i (SN: 9921923) Gallium focussed ion beam instrument at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bca6fa3a-5d2f-48ad-9437-1163470715c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bfde1c5-8e5d-4593-b7dc-c8f70b48c7e0
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

38512100 - Ion microscopes

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 1 Aug 2022 6-12 months
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
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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