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Mini Competition for the Supply and Installation of a Scanning Electron Microscope the University of Birmingham

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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28 Apr 2022 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has recently completed a tender titled "Mini Competition for the Supply and Installation of a Scanning Electron Microscope." This initiative falls under the goods category in the laboratory equipment industry, specifically focusing on scanning electron microscopes. The procurement process adopted was a limited method, inviting suppliers directly without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 27th April 2022, with a total value of £300,000. This procurement process took place in Birmingham, UK, and was executed within the framework for High-Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and technology, particularly those that manufacture or supply scanning electron microscopes. Companies that can demonstrate the environmental capability of their products, alongside good spatial resolution and chemical detection abilities, would be particularly well-suited for future tenders of this nature. Given the collaborative nature of such procurements in educational institutions, suppliers who can offer comprehensive after-sales support will also find themselves at a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Mini Competition for the Supply and Installation of a Scanning Electron Microscope the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Mini Competition for the Supply and Installation of a Scanning Electron Microscope the University of Birmingham. Mini Competition under NWUPC Framework for High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE) Reference LAB3123 NW - Lot 5 - Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to be hosted at the Centre for Electron Microscopy to support the wide teaching and research activities at the University. The new SEM needs to have the environmental capability; with good spatial resolution; suitable to study nanomaterials, soft materials (such as bones/tissues), polymers; nanomaterials (particles, filaments); with good chemical detection capability (ideally for both light and heavy elements); It is also desirable to have crystallographic detection capability and large chamber that can accommodation large samples and also for in-situ experiments.

Procurement Information

Mini Competition under NWUPC Framework for High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE) Reference LAB3123 NW - Lot 5 - Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs). Lot 5 suppliers invited directly to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03312d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010895-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20223 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 BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Kseniya Samsonik
Contact Email
k.samsonik@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

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