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GB-Swindon: UKRI-1561 Scanning Electron Microscope

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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04 Oct 2021 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process for a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) under contract title "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1561 Scanning Electron Microscope." This procurement falls within the industry category of scanning electron microscopes and has a total value of £142,125.36. The contract was initiated on 4th October 2021, with the contract period running until 31st January 2022. The procurement method details remain unspecified, and the primary delivery addresses include locations within the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in high-precision scientific instruments and imaging technologies. Companies specialising in the manufacture or supply of advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those focusing on electron microscopes or similar high-tech goods, would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this space. The established relationship with the current supplier, Carl Zeiss Ltd, highlights the potential for innovation and collaboration for businesses looking to engage with UK Research and Innovation on similar projects.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1561 Scanning Electron Microscope

Notice Description

Purchase of a large chamber, variable pressure Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with an electron source to achieve nanometre resolution probe with an imaging system to image a large range of samples, mainly materials conductive and non-conductive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea417b77-7b52-4fff-9623-5e7fe038c637
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922753f2-8a49-4c56-b500-e4e9ebccde2c
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£142,125 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,125 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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