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04 Jan 2023 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract for the procurement, delivery, and installation of a high-performance scanning electron microscope at the Culham Science Centre. The tender, titled "High Value Lab Equipment LAB3123 NW, Lot 5: FESEM Electron Microscope," falls under the goods category and was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender has been successfully awarded, with TESCAN-UK Ltd being the chosen supplier.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in providing high-tech scientific equipment to engage with the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Companies specialising in field emission scanning electron microscopes and related equipment capable of high spatial resolution imaging are well-suited to compete. The deadline for final delivery is set for Friday 24th March 2023, ensuring a relatively short timeline for interested suppliers to act upon. The procurement method rationale indicates that the process was a mini competition on an existing framework, focusing on specific technical requirements and value-added services in the delivery process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

High Value Lab Equipment LAB3123 NW, Lot 5: FESEM Electron Microscope

Notice Description

Procurement, delivery and installation of a high-performance, field emission gun scanning electron microscope (FESEM) to characterise materials of interest for fusion. Mini competition on framework: High Value Lab Equipment LAB3123 NW, Lot 5

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement, delivery and installation of a high-performance, field emission gun scanning electron microscope (FESEM) to characterise materials of interest for fusion.

Procurement Information

The procurement was a mini competition on an existing framework: High Value Lab Equipment LAB3123 NW, Lot 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039513
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000187-2023
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
£483,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20233 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
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TESCAN-UK Ltd

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