Tender

GB-Leeds: 2024-25/4301- Supply of a replacement for a Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy capability'

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

21 Oct 2024 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "GB-Leeds: 2024-25/4301- Supply of a replacement for a Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy capability." This procurement falls under the industry category of Scanning Electron Microscopes (CPV code 38511100) and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender initiation began on 21 October 2024, with the tender period closing on 10 November 2024. The expected contract period is from 31 July 2025 to 31 July 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the estimated contract value ranges between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in advanced scientific equipment manufacturing and supply, especially small or medium enterprises (SMEs), which are explicitly encouraged to apply. Companies specialising in high-resolution microscopy and spectroscopy solutions would find this contract particularly relevant. Winning this tender could provide substantial business growth by securing a high-value contract with a prominent academic institution. The procurement is being managed by the University's Purchasing Office, with Sam Greaves as the contact point for any inquiries.

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Notice Title

GB-Leeds: 2024-25/4301- Supply of a replacement for a Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy capability'

Notice Description

The School of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a replacement for an existing desktop SEM with EDX. 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-d4a648c4-936a-4b17-b2b3-7811a3de20f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2435c680-b00b-4fc8-b947-7b302b811f63
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
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 LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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