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Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Award

14 Feb 2025 at 14:38

Tender

06 Dec 2024 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has successfully completed its open procurement process for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage. The procurement falls under the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment category (CPV code 38000000). This contract, valued at £1,499,734, was awarded to FEI UK Ltd. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure and covered the UK region. Key dates for this process included a tender period ending on 13 January 2025, with the contract being signed on 14 February 2024. The bought equipment addresses needs for both frozen-hydrated cells milling and volume EM imaging of fixed specimens, among other capabilities.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in high-precision laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those offering cutting-edge technology solutions for electron microscopy. Companies with expertise in integrating complex systems, especially those capable of delivering advanced microscopy solutions with cryo-stages, would find such tenders advantageous for business growth. Participating in this kind of procurement not only opens doors to collaborate with educational institutions like the University of Bristol but also enhances the service portfolio by delivering high-value equipment and potentially fostering long-term partnerships with the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM

Notice Description

The University of Bristol is sought tenders for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/ Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage that will allow the milling of lamella from frozen-hydrated cells and tissue (via cryo lift out). A contract has now been awarded to FEI UK Ltd following an Open Tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Bristol is sought tenders for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/ Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage that will allow the milling of lamella from frozen-hydrated cells and tissue (via cryo lift out). A contract has now been awarded to FEI UK Ltd following an Open Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c31b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005178-2025
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,499,734 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
tu19629@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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