Tender

Precision Control System for JEOL Transmission Electron Microscopes

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 14:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is inviting tenders for the procurement of a Precision Control System with a scan generator for JEOL Transmission Electron Microscopes, classified under the "Microscopes" CPV category. This open procedure tender is primarily focused on goods and has reached the tender stage with submissions closing by 9th January 2026. Subsequent awards will be finalised by 26th January 2026, with deliveries scheduled to commence from 1st February 2026. The procurement, valued at £132,240, is located in Coventry, United Kingdom. The process is accelerated due to a stated urgency, and submissions are to be made electronically in English through the In-tend system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision control systems and electron microscopy equipment to expand their reach in the educational sector. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying advanced scientific instruments would find this an ideal opportunity due to the technical nature of the requirement. The tender's open procedure allows broad participation, fostering competitive bids which can enhance market presence for eligible suppliers. Responding businesses can leverage this contract to establish or strengthen partnerships within the academic sector, offering potential for future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Precision Control System for JEOL Transmission Electron Microscopes

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a procession control system with a scan generator for JEOL transmission electron microscopes. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082541-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,240 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£132,240 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Shannon Millard
Contact Email
shannon.millard@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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