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STEMM Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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08 May 2025 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Plymouth, under the title "STEMM Equipment," involved the acquisition of a replacement backscatter detector for a scanning electron microscope used in scientific research. This process falls under the goods category and is classified as a below threshold procurement. The key location for this procurement is Plymouth, United Kingdom. The process, which was in the awarding stage, reached completion with the contract being awarded on 20th March 2025, to be fulfilled between 21st March 2025 and 9th March 2026. The procurement complied with the legal framework established by UK legislation 2023/54 and included participation from JEOL (UK) LTD as the supplier.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment for research and development, particularly those experienced with scanning electron microscope components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in precision manufacturing or those seeking collaborations with educational and research institutions would find this tender beneficial. Companies that can leverage technology to enhance scientific capabilities would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, enabling significant business growth in the research instrumentation sector.

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Notice Title

STEMM Equipment

Notice Description

Replacement backscatter detector for an existing Jeol IT800HL scanning electron microscope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019720-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38519000 - Miscellaneous compounds for microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,064 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEOL (UK

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