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title: "GB-Leeds: E/3441 - Specimen finishing system, Ion beam thinning system"
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# GB-Leeds: E/3441 - Specimen finishing system, Ion beam thinning system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09d33328-075e-44f8-ab0d-03afa4848bd0

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is seeking tenders for the procurement of a versatile Ion Beam Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) specimen preparation and finishing system. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as a transmission electron microscope, and is part of an open procedure. The tender was published on 11 December 2018, with a closing date for submissions set for 21 January 2019. The contract will commence on 28 January 2019 and run until 28 January 2020. Delivery is expected to take place in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, with an estimated value between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on the supply of advanced scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in electron microscopy technologies. With the University of Leeds aiming to enhance its capabilities in electron microscopy at the SuperSTEM facility, businesses that can deliver innovative and high-quality solutions for specimen preparation will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement process is designed to favour SMEs, thereby encouraging wider participation and fostering business growth in this specialised sector.

## Notice

SuperSTEM, the UK National Research Facility for Advanced Electron Microscopy, which is operated under the auspices of the School of Chemical and Process Engineering (SCAPE) at the University of Leeds, is seeking tenders for a versatile Ion Beam Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) specimen preparation (thinning) and finishing system, equipped with a cryo-stage for low temperature sample preparation. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf5e9c9-435c-419c-ba92-f28ab5dd548b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2019 - 28 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2018 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf5e9c9-435c-419c-ba92-f28ab5dd548b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf5e9c9-435c-419c-ba92-f28ab5dd548b
  11th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=364019293
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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