Tender

The supply of a Carbon Coater for Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

19 Apr 2017 at 12:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is currently soliciting tenders for the supply of a Carbon Coater for Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM). This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and is taking place in Exeter, England. The tender was published on 19th April 2017, with a deadline for submissions set for 17th May 2017. The procurement process is in the 'Tender' stage, and the contract is expected to commence on 22nd May 2017, lasting until 21st May 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that can provide automated and customisable coating systems. Companies with expertise in precision engineering and modular equipment design would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the buyer is a leading educational institution, collaborative ventures with academia or demonstrations of innovation in research tools could further enhance the competitiveness of tender submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of a Carbon Coater for Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Notice Description

Carbon films are used in electron microscopy as they enable the imaging of samples on grids. They are transparent to the electron beam but are also conductive, thermostable and produce a low background signal. This enables the samples (in this case proteins or other small molecules) to stick and be evenly distributed on the grids. Our research is in the field of cryo-electron microscopy, specifically the structure and function of membrane-embedded protein transporters. Samples are prepared in the wet laboratory and screened in the electron microscope on negatively-stained carbon coated grids for purity and homogeneity. We wish to purchase a Carbon Coater that can produce carbon coated grids which have to be produced quickly and with differing thickness, to identify the best conditions for each type of sample. This requirement means that carbon coating needs to be performed several times a week with a dedicated and fast automated system, capable of specifically setting the thickness of the carbon layer required. It should be possible to customise, store and export programmes, allowing versatility and reproducibility. Due to space restrictions, the machine should also be a small bench-top version rather than a large free-standing system. The system should also be modular, so that additional devices such as sputter coaters or cryo-modules can be added later.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7c258c7-2eeb-4916-a2e0-411d6b2bcbb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0daf0217-01e6-408d-8c36-dcd1604ad148
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 May 2017 - 21 May 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Leah Jones
Contact Email
l.jones@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723757

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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