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Procurement of a Transmission Electron Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Dec 2023 at 16:41

Tender

13 Oct 2023 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Transmission Electron Microscope. The University, an educational institution based in Bristol, UK, sought to rejuvenate its microscopy capabilities by acquiring a multi-purpose TEM using a competitive tendering process. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure and awarded to FEI UK ltd. The contract, valued at £697,686, was signed on 14th December 2023. The tender included evaluation criteria focusing on technical quality and price, with the award criteria split as 80% technical and 20% price.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the microscopy equipment sector, specifically those offering Transmission Electron Microscopes and related services, to engage with the University of Bristol to meet its research facility needs. Companies with expertise in supplying microscopy instruments and accessories may find this tender attractive due to the significant contract value and the potential for long-term business relationships with the University. Interested firms should ensure they meet the quality standards required by the University to enhance their competitiveness in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Transmission Electron Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Bristol's Wolfson Bioimaging Facility based in the Faculty of Life Sciences has a long-established reputation for electron microscopy, including applications of transmission EM that align with its light microscopy facilities (e.g. for CLEM) and with the GW4 cryo-EM facility for structural biology. Rejuvenating and consolidating its transmission electron microscopy (TEM) requirements onto a single instrument are established priorities for the facility to provide TEM capabilities for a broad range of users from different research disciplines. The opportunity to purchase a multi-purpose TEM has arisen following the award of a BBSRC ALERT 22 grant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1 x Transmission Electron Microscope, inclusive of 3 year warranty

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040c09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037747-2023
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

38510000 - Microscopes

38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£697,686 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£697,686 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£697,686 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20232 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
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
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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