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National Museums Scotland - SEM & Analytics Procurement

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Dec 2021 at 10:24

Tender

23 Dec 2021 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Scotland is seeking to procure a Variable Pressure Field-Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscope (VP FEG-SEM) along with various analytical detectors. This procurement, categorised under goods in the scanning electron microscope industry, is currently in the active tender stage. The tender period will conclude on 9th February 2022 at 17:00, with submissions accepted electronically. Potential vendors should direct their bids to the National Museums Collection Centre, located in Granton, Edinburgh, EH5 1JA.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment and analytical technologies, particularly those that provide scanning electron microscopes and related detection systems. Companies capable of delivering high-quality products that meet the specified award criteria, which prioritise quality (60%) and price (40%), would be well-positioned to compete in this process. The tender allows for bidders to combine lots, expanding the potential market for businesses that can offer comprehensive solutions.

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Notice Title

National Museums Scotland - SEM & Analytics Procurement

Notice Description

This tender seeks to procure a Variable Pressure Field-Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscope (VP FEG-SEM) and a range of analytical detectors to enable high-resolution imaging and analysis which can be used in concert to inform our understanding of a range of materials present in our collections (archaeological metallurgy, minerals, pigments, glass, enamels, organic materials etc).

Lot Information

RGB/COLOUR CATHODOLUMINESCENCE DETECTOR (CL)

Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender. Additional information: Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

Options: Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

VARIABLE PRESSURE FIELD-EMISSION GUN SEM (VP FEG-SEM)

Please see full specification in attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender. Additional information: Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

Options: Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

ENERGY-DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM

LOT 3: A) TRANSFER OF EXISTING ENERGY-DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM & SOFTWARE UPGRADE; OR B) A NEW EDS SYSTEM; AS WELL AS A WAVELENGTH DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROMETER (WDS) AND ELECTRON BACKSCATTER DIFFRACTION (EBSD) MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM. Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details. Additional information: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

FEG-SEM Equipment Including All Parts

Please see Schedule 3- Invitation to Tender for full specification. Additional information: Please see Schedule 3- Invitation to Tender for full specification.

FIELD EMISSION GUN

A FIELD-EMISSION GUN SEM WITH VARIABLE PRESSURE WITH RGB/COLOUR CATHODOLUMINESCENCE DETECTOR (CL); AS WELL AS AN A) TRANSFER OF EXISTING ENERGY-DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM & SOFTWARE UPGRADE OR B) A NEW EDS SYSTEM; WAVELENGTH DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROMETER (WDS); AS WELL AS AN ELECTRON BACKSCATTER DIFFRACTION (EBSD) MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM. Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details. Additional information: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030520
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032378-2021
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
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Lore Troalen
Contact Email
l.troalen@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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