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Plasma Focused Ion Beam and Gallium Focused Ion Beam Microscopes

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2022 at 13:03

Award

16 Dec 2022 at 18:32

Tender

23 Sep 2022 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process for Plasma Focused Ion Beam and Gallium Focused Ion Beam Microscopes. The tender, which falls under the goods category, was initiated with the legal basis of CELEX. The University's Interface Analysis Centre (IAC) identified the need for the instruments to be used by researchers globally. The equipment must be user-friendly, robust, and secure against misuse. The award for the contract went to FEI UK Ltd, with a contract value of £1,790,000 signed on 22nd November 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the microscopy and materials industry to provide Plasma and Gallium Focused Ion Beam microscopes to the University of Bristol. Businesses experienced in providing complex imaging equipment and with a track record of global clientele would be well-suited to compete. The tender, which has been awarded, offers a substantial contract value and the chance to collaborate with a prestigious educational institution known for cutting-edge research and innovation in the field of microscopy and materials analysis.

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Notice Title

Plasma Focused Ion Beam and Gallium Focused Ion Beam Microscopes

Notice Description

This notice has been issued as a revision of notice 2022/S 000-035764 published on 16th December 2022. This notice contained incorrect weightings on the technical and cost criteria. The IAC at UoB has identified a need to procure a Plasma-Focused Ion Beam (PFIB) system, which allows for: * Dual-beam capability with field emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FEGSEM) and plasma-based focused ion beam, * Micromachining with high milling rates, * Sample liftout (size reduction), * Tomography with analytical capability - integrating energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) bought separately from a third party supplier, * Gas injection using XeF2 enhanced etch, insulator, platinum and carbon, with options of other gas species. * Cryogenic stage and vacuum transfer capability, * Preparation of specimens for transmission electron microscopy (TEM) while minimising FIB-induced damage, atom probe tomography (APT) and micromechanical testing. * Electrical feedthroughs for in-situ characterisation (minimum four channels for four-point resistance measurements). In addition to the procurement of the PFIB instrument, UoB would like to also as part of this call upgrade the gallium focused ion beam (Ga-FIB) capability of the IAC facility, by procurement of a new Ga-FIB instrument, with the capability for: * Dual-beam capability with FEGSEM and gallium focused ion beam * Micromachining and imaging, * Microcantilever manipulation of specimens for TEM, APT and micromechanical liftouts, * Gas injection using XeF2 enhanced etch, insulator and organo-metallics containing platinum, with options of other gas species. Both of these instruments will be utilized within the Interface Analysis Centre (IAC) microscopy and materials facility at UoB, which will be used by a large number of researchers from a large number of UK, European and worldwide Universities, Research Institutes and Industry, thus the equipment and associated software must be simple and straightforward to use, robust and also be sufficiently interlocked to protect the system against accidental misuse.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The IAC at UoB has identified a need to procure a Plasma-Focused Ion Beam (PFIB) system, which allows for: * Dual-beam capability with field emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FEGSEM) and plasma-based focused ion beam, * Micromachining with high milling rates, * Sample liftout (size reduction), * Tomography with analytical capability - integrating energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) bought separately from a third party supplier, * Gas injection using XeF2 enhanced etch, insulator, platinum and carbon, with options of other gas species. * Cryogenic stage and vacuum transfer capability, * Preparation of specimens for transmission electron microscopy (TEM) while minimising FIB-induced damage, atom probe tomography (APT) and micromechanical testing. * Electrical feedthroughs for in-situ characterisation (minimum four channels for four-point resistance measurements). In addition to the procurement of the PFIB instrument, UoB would like to also as part of this call upgrade the gallium focused ion beam (Ga-FIB) capability of the IAC facility, by procurement of a new Ga-FIB instrument, with the capability for: * Dual-beam capability with FEGSEM and gallium focused ion beam * Micromachining and imaging, * Microcantilever manipulation of specimens for TEM, APT and micromechanical liftouts, * Gas injection using XeF2 enhanced etch, insulator and organo-metallics containing platinum, with options of other gas species. Both of these instruments will be utilized within the Interface Analysis Centre (IAC) microscopy and materials facility at UoB, which will be used by a large number of researchers from a large number of UK, European and worldwide Universities, Research Institutes and Industry, thus the equipment and associated software must be simple and straightforward to use, robust and also be sufficiently interlocked to protect the system against accidental misuse.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036add
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036382-2022
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

38512100 - Ion microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,790,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2022 - 27 Nov 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
yi19222@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01179289000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEI

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