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26 Nov 2021 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking to procure an In Situ Gas Reaction Cell System for RadIAEM, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment within the goods category. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 17 December 2021, for a total value of £445,000. The delivery will take place at the UK Atomic Energy Authority's Materials Research Facility in Abingdon, with a contract performance period running until 28 February 2022. The tender was conducted using an open procedure under urgency provisions due to the need for timely research outcomes.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in high-tech laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in systems for environmental analysis in nuclear materials research. Suppliers capable of delivering innovative solutions for complex analytical instruments are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses looking to expand their market presence in the educational and research sectors should consider engaging with the University of Manchester as a buyer.

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Notice Title

In Situ Gas Reaction Cell System for RadIAEM

Notice Description

The University wishes to appoint a Contractor to supply an in situ environmental system for a new Field Emission Gun Analytical Electron Microscope dedicated for b, g-radioactive materials to be housed at the MRF at UKAEA. Such system will enable direct, real-rime data acquisition to trace the evolution of microstructure and study gas-material interactions at elevated temperatures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to purchase an in situ environmental system for a new Field Emission Gun Analytical Electron Microscope dedicated for b, g-radioactive materials to be housed at the MRF at UKAEA. Such system will enable direct, real-rime data acquisition to trace the evolution of microstructure and study gas-material interactions at elevated temperatures. One of the main applications of such holder enabled is the study of gas-metal interaction using a range of gaseous environments, which is one of the important topics for future in-reactor fission materials research and co-generation systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f9a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002030-2022
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
SME

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
£445,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 28 Feb 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Protochips Inc.

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