Supply of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

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Notice Description

APHA is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a planned procurement for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) to support biological and pathological imaging applications. The current requirement is anticipated to include: - A 120 kV class Transmission Electron Microscope (operating range approximately 80-120 kV); - Capability for routine biological imaging, including viruses, bacteria, and cellular structures; - Resolution appropriate for routine biological transmission electron microscopy, typically within the sub-nanometre range; - A system suitable for multi-user laboratory environments, with intuitive operation and appropriate levels of automation Integration with appropriate digital imaging, detectors, and control software; - Full installation, commissioning, training, and ongoing support arrangements. This notice relates to pre-market engagement only and is not a call for competition.

Planning Information

The Authority is conducting this pre‑market engagement to inform its procurement approach and to understand the feasibility of installing a TEM within an existing laboratory environment. Suppliers are invited to provide high‑level, indicative information in relation to: - Availability of systems capable of meeting the above requirement; - Feasibility of installation within the following indicative site constraints: Ceiling height: ~2.4 m Room footprint: ~4 m × 4 m - Indicative delivery and implementation lead times. Suppliers should highlight any key spatial, clearance, or facility requirements, and identify any constraints or risks associated with installation. To support this exercise, APHA intends to offer site visits to suppliers with potentially suitable equipment, to: - View the proposed installation space; -Undertake indicative measurement and assessment; - Identify any potential constraints or considerations. Site visits will be arranged on an open and equal basis. Suppliers are invited to respond by 19th June 2026, by contacting: Melanie Swain – melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk Site visits are expected to be completed by 30th June 2026. This exercise is for information gathering only. No formal proposals are required, and no evaluation or selection of suppliers or equipment will be undertaken at this stage. The Authority reserves the right to follow up with suppliers to further clarify responses, with any new material information shared appropriately.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af6e
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053656-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

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: £600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Additional Buyers: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LONDON
Postcode: SW1P 4DF
Post Town: South West London
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3): TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location: TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority: Westminster
Electoral Ward: St James's
Westminster Constituency: Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053656-2026
8th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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