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School of Chemistry: Supply of FESEM, EPMA and Raman Microscope

University of St Andrews

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Aug 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Mar 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews initiated a procurement process for the supply of a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), an Electron Probe Microanalyser (EPMA), and a Confocal Raman Microscope, aimed at enhancing its electron microscopy facilities. This open tender, titled "School of Chemistry: Supply of FESEM, EPMA and Raman Microscope," took place in St Andrews, Scotland, and concluded the submission period on 9 April 2020. The total estimated value of the procurement process is £1,700,000, with an expected contract duration of 90 days post-award.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced microscopy equipment and related technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply scientific instrumentation, particularly those with capabilities in analytical microsystems, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could lead to further collaborations or contracts within the educational and research sectors, given the growing demand for state-of-the-art technology in academic institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School of Chemistry: Supply of FESEM, EPMA and Raman Microscope

Notice Description

The University of St Andrews is seeking to expand and update its electron microscopy facilities with the establishment of a new facility dedicated to analysis of light elements (Li - F) through the purchase of three new instruments. These are: [A.] a Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) equipped with a high spectral resolution soft x-ray emission spectrometer with the ability to detect ultra-low energy x-rays, [B.] an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) optimised for light element compositional analysis and [C.] a state of the art confocal Raman microscope.

Lot Information

Electron Probe Microanalyser

The University of St Andrews is seeking to expand and update its electron microscopy facilities with the establishment of a new facility dedicated to analysis of light elements (Li - F) through the purchase of three new instruments. These are: [A.] a Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) equipped with a high spectral resolution soft x-ray emission spectrometer with the ability to detect ultra-low energy x-rays, [B.] an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) optimised for light element compositional analysis and [C.] a state of the art confocal Raman microscope.

Confocal Raman Microscope

The University of St Andrews is seeking to expand and update its electron microscopy facilities with the establishment of a new facility dedicated to analysis of light elements (Li - F) through the purchase of three new instruments. These are: [A.] a Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) equipped with a high spectral resolution soft x-ray emission spectrometer with the ability to detect ultra-low energy x-rays, [B.] an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) optimised for light element compositional analysis and [C.] a state of the art confocal Raman microscope.

Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope

The University of St Andrews is seeking to expand and update its electron microscopy facilities with the establishment of a new facility dedicated to analysis of light elements (Li - F) through the purchase of three new instruments. These are: [A.] a Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) equipped with a high spectral resolution soft x-ray emission spectrometer with the ability to detect ultra-low energy x-rays, [B.] an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) optimised for light element compositional analysis and [C.] a state of the art confocal Raman microscope.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000617230
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393705
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38510000 - Microscopes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£821,341 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ANDREWS
Postcode
KY16 9LB
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
St Andrews
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

JEOL (UK) Ltd

RENISHAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383290&idx=1
    11th March 2020 - Portal Instructions
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383290
    School of Chemistry: Supply of FESEM, EPMA and Raman Microscope - The University of St Andrews is seeking to expand and update its electron microscopy facilities with the establishment of a new facility dedicated to analysis of light elements (Li - F) through the purchase of three new instruments. These are: [A.] a Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) equipped with a high spectral resolution soft x-ray emission spectrometer with the ability to detect ultra-low energy x-rays, [B.] an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) optimised for light element compositional analysis and [C.] a state of the art confocal Raman microscope.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393705
    School of Chemistry: Supply of FESEM, EPMA and Raman Microscope - The University of St Andrews is seeking to expand and update its electron microscopy facilities with the establishment of a new facility dedicated to analysis of light elements (Li - F) through the purchase of three new instruments. These are: [A.] a Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) equipped with a high spectral resolution soft x-ray emission spectrometer with the ability to detect ultra-low energy x-rays, [B.] an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) optimised for light element compositional analysis and [C.] a state of the art confocal Raman microscope.

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