Award

2023-24/4174 - Supply of a Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) system

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Tender

17 Oct 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds has announced an award for the supply of a Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) system, classified under the industry category of scanning electron microscopes (CPV code 38511100). The award, valued at £241,967.6, was finalised on 16 December 2024, with the contract awarded to Quantum Design. The main location for delivery is Leeds, identified as region UKE42. This procurement process, initiated as a tender and conducted using a competitive procedure with negotiation, has moved to the award stage and is considered complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and servicing of advanced electron microscopy equipment. Particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it underscores the potential for growth within the scientific research and educational sectors, especially those dealing in high-precision instrumentation. Companies with relevant technical expertise and experience in delivering complex equipment to university settings would find this contract especially advantageous for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

2023-24/4174 - Supply of a Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) system

Notice Description

NOTICE OF AWARD OF a scanning precession electron diffraction (SPED) system

Lot Information

Lot 1

NOTICE OF AWARD OF a scanning precession electron diffraction (SPED) system. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4ZZ252N32

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006137-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£241,967 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 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 LEEDS
Contact Name
Sam Greaves
Contact Email
s.j.greaves@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133438178

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUM DESIGN

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