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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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15 Jan 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds has completed the procurement process for acquiring a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and an Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system. This goods procurement is funded by the EPSRC and is required to be delivered by 31st March 2025. The contract was awarded to Hitachi High-Tech under a limited procurement method, specifically through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement falls outside the scope of the directive and is categorised under CPV code 38511100. Key locations for delivery are in Leeds, within the UKE42 region. The contract was signed on 14th January 2025 with an overall value of £180,982 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the high-technology and scientific equipment sectors, particularly those capable of delivering advanced microscopy and analytical systems. Businesses specialising in the production, supply, and support of high-precision instruments would find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement method indicates a strong preference for suppliers who can meet stringent deadlines and specific technical requirements, hence fostering opportunities for companies that already have established capabilities and partnerships in such specialised fields.

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Notice Title

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Hitachi Hi-Tech to purchase a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system. The requirement is funded by the EPSRC. Under the terms of the funding it is a mandatory requirement that the equipment will be fully delivered on or before 31st March 2025. Hitachi High-Tech are the only vendor who can meet this deadline.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Hitachi Hi-Tech to purchase a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system. The requirement is funded by the EPSRC. Under the terms of the funding it is a mandatory requirement that the equipment will be fully delivered on or before 31st March 2025. Hitachi High-Tech are the only vendor who can meet this deadline.

Procurement Information

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Hitachi Hi-Tech to purchase a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system. The requirement is funded by the EPSRC. Under the terms of the funding it is a mandatory requirement that the equipment will be fully delivered on or before 31st March 2025. Hitachi High-Tech are the only vendor who can meet this deadline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d01f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001300-2025
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
£180,982 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
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

HITACHI HIGH-TECH

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