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Procurement of 2 CMOS-based Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) Detectors

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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01 Mar 2022 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Bristol as the purchasing organisation, seeking to acquire two CMOS-based Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) detectors for its Interface Analysis Centre. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focused on microscopes, and is classified under the CPV code for scanning electron microscopes. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure (below threshold) and the key dates include the contract start date of 5 January 2022, with a completion deadline set for 30 April 2023. The procurement was awarded on 22 December 2021, with the tender period concluding on 13 December 2021, all taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the microscopy and scientific equipment sector, particularly those capable of delivering cutting-edge technological solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing or distributing such high-precision instruments may find the procurement process favourable for growth. Firms that provide support services for university laboratories or specialise in scientific research tools would also be well-positioned to compete for contracts stemming from this procurement activity.

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Notice Title

Procurement of 2 CMOS-based Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) Detectors

Notice Description

The procurement of two CMOS-based Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) detectors to install onto the scanning electron microscope (SEM ) and focused ion beam (FIB) microscopes within the Interface Analysis Centre (IAC) microscopy facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfcb90f6-6d31-4acb-981b-ed7fa0d8f788
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6edbed78-cb24-463f-98a7-f74b210c8c70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,888 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,888 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Naomi Adams
Contact Email
naomi.adams@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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