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Transmission Electron Microscope (ESIF Funded) Supply and Installation

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently inviting tenders for the supply and installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), as part of the SC6794/18 tender process. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the CPV code for electron microscopes. The tender period concludes on 15th November 2018, with an expected contract delivery date of 20th December 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is applicable for contracts above the specified threshold, with a projected budget of up to £350,000 excluding VAT. This procurement is aimed at supporting local SMEs in the Midlands.

The opportunity to supply this high-value TEM creates significant potential for businesses involved in the advanced materials characterisation sector, particularly those with expertise in high-performance imaging technologies. Companies specialising in engineering alloys appropriate for nuclear, aerospace, and other structural applications will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project is co-funded by the European Structural Investment Funds, highlighting its importance in fostering innovation and enhancing technical capabilities among local SMEs.

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Notice Title

Transmission Electron Microscope (ESIF Funded) Supply and Installation

Notice Description

SC6794/18 Supply and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of the following equipment to enhance capability needed to support local SMEs in the Midlands. A TEM for advanced materials characterisation General characteristics A TEM, either new or used, optimised for in-situ characterisation of advanced materials including (but not limited to) engineering alloys for nuclear, aerospace and structural applications, is required. Combined with excellent performance the system should also be compatible with a multi-user environment and be versatile to perform the tasks to a high standard in a time efficient manner. Specifications 1. A TEM capable of diffraction contrast imaging and selected area diffraction and convergent beam diffraction. 2. The maximum beam voltage should be as high as possible and equal to or greater than 300kV. 3. The ability of the microscope to operate in scanning (STEM) mode is highly desirable. 4. A fast and high-resolution camera is highly desirable. The camera should be as many pixels as possible, at least 2k x 2k. The camera should be as high speed as possible. 5. A high energy resolution X-ray SDD is highly desirable. 6. The microscope should be equipped with at least one single-tilt holders and it is highly desirable to have more specimen holders for analytical and in-situ experiments. 7. Specimen drift should be as low as possible. This project is partly funded by the European Structural Investment Funds. Should the project encounter any budgetary constraints then the University reserves the right to withdraw the requirement. Overall budget for this item is up to ?350K excluding VAT. TO BE DELIVERED BY: the 20th December 2018 Additional information: All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e68a98ad-bdfc-4a97-8136-ed20ad795793
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59d1a851-c351-4cff-8268-a19ff35e7b8d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Dec 2018 - 20 Dec 2018 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 BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Susanna Ting
Contact Email
s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214145389

Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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