Tender

GB-Bath: Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

26 May 2023 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope. This equipment is required to support advanced research activities in the fields of chemistry and physics related to energy materials. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a tender deadline of 9th June 2023. The contract period is set to start on 25th June 2023 and end on 24th July 2023. This opportunity is categorised under the goods procurement category and is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The location for the delivery of goods is specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for a Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope by the University of Bath presents an opportunity for SMEs involved in materials science, technology, and research equipment manufacturing industries. Businesses specialising in the supply of scientific instruments, materials analysis tools, and laboratory equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method specified for this opportunity is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for interested suppliers to engage in the bidding process and potentially secure a contract with the University of Bath for the provision of the required equipment.

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Notice Title

GB-Bath: Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Bath requires a desktop Scanning Electron Microscope to facilitate our cutting-edge research into materials for energy applications. This group is an interdisciplinary group in the fields of chemistry and physics and needs a desktop SEM for the characterisation of the morphology of electrodeposited materials including polymers, transition metal dichalcogenides and other metal oxide films. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d015cb72-7a9e-4212-b5fe-f06e054dea14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b37f4d-47ed-46f7-bc45-7ad886193179
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jun 2023 - 24 Jul 2023 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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