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Ion Beam Mill for TEM sample preparation

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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24 Apr 2024 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has completed a procurement process for an Ion Beam Mill for TEM sample preparation. The instrument purchased is primarily for use within the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI) but may be utilized by other research areas. The contract value amounts to £67,500 in GBP, with a contract period starting on May 2, 2024, and ending on May 1, 2025. The procurement method used was a Direct Award, and the tender period ended on February 21, 2024. The buying organisation, Sheffield Hallam University, based in England, is the contracting authority for this procurement.

This tender for an Ion Beam Mill presents business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Businesses offering innovative solutions in sample preparation technologies could compete effectively. The award, active since February 23, 2024, was granted to AMETEK GB Limited, a supplier based in Leicester, England. Overall, this procurement signifies a strategic investment by Sheffield Hallam University in advanced research equipment, creating avenues for businesses in the specified industry category to engage and expand their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ion Beam Mill for TEM sample preparation

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University have purchased an Ion Mill for Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) sample preparation and 1 year warranty. The features required were low angle of incidence and variable keV suitable for preparation of TEM samples. This instrument will be used by a range of students and staff to prepare TEM samples as part of research and innovation activities, mainly within the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI) but occasionally from other areas of research and innovation to which TEM is applicable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6765b6e-c0d0-46da-865c-ccf7ca19e068
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/256aa44a-b426-458c-923c-7be48187b556
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 1 May 2025 6-12 months
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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMETEK GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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