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Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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30 Nov 2022 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope for the EM Labs Small Research Facility. The procurement process was completed under a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 13th May 2022. The procurement aimed to source equipment for staff, post-graduates, and visitors to observe and characterise earth science materials. The successful bid came from FEI UK Ltd.

This tender for the Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in supplying high-tech laboratory equipment to partner with academic institutions for research and scientific advancements. Companies with expertise in developing cutting-edge instruments for material analysis and research purposes would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The contract was awarded to FEI UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicating potential for growth opportunities in the scientific equipment market.

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Notice Title

Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope

Notice Description

A Field Emission sourced Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) for the EM Labs Small Research Facility based in the School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful bid shall provide a package that shall enable robust and cost-effective routine, high-volume throughput of samples with minimal maintenance thereby enabling near continuous operation. The instrumentation shall be used to observe and characterise both morphology and chemistry of earth science materials. User base includes staff, post-graduates and visitors to the School of Earth Sciences with a wide range of SEM experience from novice to expert user. Our assessment of the adaptability for the assets to our multi-user environment is the priority component of this procurement.

Procurement Information

Mini competition from NWUPC Framework for High Value Lab Equipment Reference: LAB3123 NW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0389a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033985-2022
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
naomi.adams@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
Not specified

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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