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UKRI-2728 Scanning Electron Microscope SEM

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION-SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

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26 Jul 2023 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation-Science & Technology Facilities Council has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of a Scanning Electron Microscope SEM in Warrington. The procurement process was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £353,900, was signed on 13th December 2022. The procurement was aimed at acquiring goods in the industry category of scanning electron microscopes.

This procurement opportunity for a Scanning Electron Microscope SEM presents potential business growth prospects for suppliers of advanced microscopy equipment and services. Businesses specialising in the supply, installation, and maintenance of high-tech scientific equipment, particularly in the field of scanning electron microscopes, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The successful supplier was Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH, demonstrating the importance of industry knowledge and technical expertise in securing such public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2728 Scanning Electron Microscope SEM

Notice Description

Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscope (WCL) for Daresbury Laboratory

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of Scanning Electron Microscope SEM for Daresbury Laboratory Hitachi SU5000 Schottky VP Scanning Electron Microscope * SU5000, with 100mm x 50mm 5 axis computer-controlled stage * Ultra Stable Schottky Source * Everhart-Thornley SE detector * Top SE Detector (in-lens) in addition to in chamber Everhart Thornley SE detector * Solid state high sensitivity multi-annular 5-segment BSE detector * UVD low Vacuum SE detector * Multi-ZigZag large area capture * Hitachi Maps 3D surface roughness profiling software * Navi Cam sample navigation camera and Chamberscope * Oxford Instruments Symmetry S2 EBSD with integrated AztecHKL * Ultimax 100 EDS detector with Aztec live advanced * Deceleration Mode * Variable Pressure Mode * 23" LCD Monitor * Digital Beam control and External communication interface (EDX ready) * Accessories: Scroll pump, air compressor & 100V transformer * Training: Two days operator & applications training included * Warranty: One year comprehensive warranty. Includes delivery and installation

Procurement Information

Contract awarded in alignment with PCR(2025) Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii).The supplier is the only provider with the legacy knowledge and technical skills needed to deliver and manage the product.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ea9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021700-2023
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
£353,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION-SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Allan Norman
Contact Email
allan.norman@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7849353827

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE

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