Tender

GB-Bath: High Resolution Carbon & Sputter Coaters

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

03 Mar 2020 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is conducting an open tender for the acquisition of high-resolution carbon and sputter coaters, essential for imaging samples in a high-resolution FE-SEM. The tender, titled "GB-Bath: High Resolution Carbon & Sputter Coaters," was published on 3rd March 2020 and is currently active. The procurement process is focusing on the purchase of goods within the laboratory equipment industry, specifically under the CPV category for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Bidders must submit their proposals by the deadline of 24th March 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020, concluding by 30th April 2020. The estimated contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced imaging technology. The University of Bath considers the contract suitable for SMEs, allowing them to compete on equal grounds with larger vendors. Businesses involved in the manufacturing or distribution of optical and precision instruments would find this tender particularly relevant, enabling them to expand their market reach in the educational and research sectors.

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Notice Title

GB-Bath: High Resolution Carbon & Sputter Coaters

Notice Description

The Materials and Chemical Characterisation Facility (MC2) at the University of Bath requires a high-resolution carbon coater and a high-resolution sputter coater suitable for imaging samples in a high-resolution FE-SEM. A glow discharge unit (either external or incorporated into one of the coaters) is also required as part of this tender. 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-e5443220-f063-40f3-b1d5-abed10bfaaab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e1e6bbd-91dc-4d7b-9c51-f8521391a5ab
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

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

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
3 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 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

Further Information

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