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National Museums Scotland - SEM & Analytics Procurement

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Tender

23 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Scotland is seeking suppliers for the SEM & Analytics Procurement, focusing on acquiring a Variable Pressure Field-Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscope (VP FEG-SEM) and associated analytical detectors for high-resolution imaging in their collection materials. This procurement falls within the goods category and utilises an open procedure under an active tender stage in Edinburgh, UK. The tender period is set to close on 9 February 2022, and potential bidders are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and analytical instruments, especially those with expertise in electron microscopy and associated technologies. Companies that provide high-quality products and have a robust understanding of material analysis in cultural and historical contexts will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement's emphasis on quality alongside price criteria underscores the need for excellence and innovation in proposals.

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Notice Title

National Museums Scotland - SEM & Analytics Procurement

Notice Description

This tender seeks to procure a Variable Pressure Field-Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscope (VP FEG-SEM) and a range of analytical detectors to enable high-resolution imaging and analysis which can be used in concert to inform our understanding of a range of materials present in our collections (archaeological metallurgy, minerals, pigments, glass, enamels, organic materials etc).

Lot Information

RGB/COLOUR CATHODOLUMINESCENCE DETECTOR (CL)

Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.. Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

Options: Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

VARIABLE PRESSURE FIELD-EMISSION GUN SEM (VP FEG-SEM)

Please see full specification in attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender.. Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

Options: Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

ENERGY-DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM

LOT 3: A) TRANSFER OF EXISTING ENERGY-DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM & SOFTWARE UPGRADE; OR B) A NEW EDS SYSTEM; AS WELL AS A WAVELENGTH DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROMETER (WDS) AND ELECTRON BACKSCATTER DIFFRACTION (EBSD) MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM. Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.. Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

FEG-SEM Equipment Including All Parts

Please see Schedule 3- Invitation to Tender for full specification.. Please see Schedule 3- Invitation to Tender for full specification.

FIELD EMISSION GUN

A FIELD-EMISSION GUN SEM WITH VARIABLE PRESSURE WITH RGB/COLOUR CATHODOLUMINESCENCE DETECTOR (CL); AS WELL AS AN A) TRANSFER OF EXISTING ENERGY-DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM & SOFTWARE UPGRADE OR B) A NEW EDS SYSTEM; WAVELENGTH DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROMETER (WDS); AS WELL AS AN ELECTRON BACKSCATTER DIFFRACTION (EBSD) MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM. Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.. Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000676326
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436809
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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Lore Troalen
Contact Email
l.troalen@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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