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Provision of a Serial Block Face Scanning Electron Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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11 Sep 2023 at 07:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Serial Block Face Scanning Electron Microscope, with a value of £360,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th July 2023, and the contract period is from 21st July 2023 to 20th December 2027. The location of the delivery address is in the South East region, United Kingdom, with the main procurement category being goods.

This tender opportunity from the University of Southampton can benefit businesses involved in scanning electron microscopes. Companies with expertise in providing ultra-high resolution microscope systems and services related to resin-embedded tissue blocks utilizing electron microscopy would be well-suited to compete. The University's specific requirements include flexibility, upgradeability, ease of maintenance, and intuitive learning features for a multiuser facility catering to various disciplines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Serial Block Face Scanning Electron Microscope

Notice Description

The University is looking to purchase an ultra-high resolution microscope system that is capable of producing 3D image (and elemental composition) data sets of resin- embedded tissue blocks using electron microscopy. The system is for a multiuser facility serving a wide range of disciplines so it must be flexible, upgradeable easy to maintain and intuitive to learn. A three year service agreement is to be included as part of this procurement and costed within the budget advertised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4df309-a36b-462a-8be4-f3bb9517b20d
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
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2023 - 20 Dec 2027 4-5 years
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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TESCAN-UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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