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T24/0084 - Environmental SEM

University of Northumbria at Newcastle

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25 Jul 2025 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for acquiring a high-resolution environmental scanning electron microscope (eSEM) has been successfully completed by the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. This project, titled "T24/0084 - Environmental SEM," falls under the goods category in the industry classification for scanning electron microscopes (CPV code 38511100). The location specified for this tender is the North East of England. The procurement was conducted via a limited method, specifically as a further competition under the Framework Agreement LAB3162 NW (Lot 2), and the final award was contracted on 16th July 2025. The instrument delivery is scheduled to begin in September 2025, and the contract includes installation, training, and a two-year service and maintenance agreement. The awarded supplier is Thermo Fisher Scientific (FEI UK Ltd.), with the contract valued at GBP 220,820.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and servicing of sophisticated laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in high-specification imaging technologies. Companies that offer advanced features such as energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and versatile operational modes would find themselves well-suited to similar opportunities. The structured procurement approach highlights the demand for precision instrumentation within educational and research institutions, offering growth avenues in the competitive laboratory equipment market. Small to large-scale suppliers capable of managing bespoke installations and providing comprehensive support services are positioned to leverage such opportunities to expand their customer base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T24/0084 - Environmental SEM

Notice Description

Northumbria University specified a requirement for a versatile, high-resolution environmental scanning electron microscope (eSEM), capable of generating and collecting information from a variety of biological or biohybrid sample materials. The purchase will include installation, training and 2-year Service and Maintenance contract. The delivery must commence in September 2025. The eSEM must be capable to operate in high, low and environmental mode with a wide pressure range (up to 4000 Pa). It needs to deliver high-resolution imaging and perform energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), featuring a Field Emission Gun (FEG) column. This instrument will be used for soft and biological materials, such as biopolymers, composites, and biological cells, accommodating a wide range of biological sample sizes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northumbria University specified a requirement for a versatile, high-resolution environmental scanning electron microscope (eSEM), capable of generating and collecting information from a variety of biological or biohybrid sample materials. The purchase will include installation, training and 2-year Service and Maintenance contract. The delivery must commence in September 2025. The eSEM must be capable to operate in high, low and environmental mode with a wide pressure range (up to 4000 Pa). It needs to deliver high-resolution imaging and perform energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), featuring a Field Emission Gun (FEG) column. This instrument will be used for soft and biological materials, such as biopolymers, composites, and biological cells, accommodating a wide range of biological sample sizes.

Procurement Information

This procurement process is setup as Further Competition under the Framework Agreement LAB3162 NW (Lot 2).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056605
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043016-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£220,820 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Thermo Fisher Scientific (FEI UK Ltd.)

Further Information

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