Award

Provision of Electron Microscopes (S/TEM and FIB-SEM) for The Bridge

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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Award

11 Feb 2022 at 16:15

Tender

08 Nov 2021 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Electron Microscopes (S/TEM and FIB-SEM) for The Bridge" project, classified under the goods category, specifically focused on electron microscopes. This tender is currently in the award stage and has a total budget of £1.15 million, funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the Single Local Growth Fund. The tender period ended on 8 December 2021, with the project based in Lincolnshire, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows for wider participation.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment industry, particularly those specialising in electron microscopy. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying S/TEM and FIB-SEM equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The funding backing adds additional attractiveness, as it demonstrates a serious commitment to innovation in research and development, potentially benefiting suppliers who can offer competitively priced, high-quality solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Electron Microscopes (S/TEM and FIB-SEM) for The Bridge

Notice Description

The University has obtained tenders for a combined requirement of a both a scanning transmission electron microscope (S/TEM) and a focussed ion beam scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM) for The Bridge project. This project is externally funded by the European Regional Development Fund along with the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the Single Local Growth Fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has obtained tenders for a combined requirement for both a scanning transmission electron microscope (S/TEM) and a focussed ion beam scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM). A single supplier has been sought for both the S/TEM and FIB-SEM. The project is externally funded by the European Regional Development Fund along with the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the Single Local Growth Fund. A fixed budget of PS1.15m (excluding VAT) applies for this tender. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y6YNJKKC87

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f476
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004049-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

38514000 - Darkfield and scanning probe microscopes

38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Roger Holloway
Contact Email
rholloway@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522886762

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEI (UK

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