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title: "SEM with X-ray detector"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0faa30c4-2837-44ab-b392-9c7a9ff0953b"
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# SEM with X-ray detector

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0faa30c4-2837-44ab-b392-9c7a9ff0953b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), seeking to procure a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) capabilities. The tender, titled "SEM with X-ray detector," was published on 27 September 2019, and the final date for bid submissions was 9 October 2019. The procurement was evaluated through an open procedure below threshold, and contracts were awarded on 23 October 2019, with the contract period beginning on 18 October 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2020. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and is located at the delivery address in Cambridge, CB2 0QH.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in high-precision instruments and technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the procurement's openness to their participation, provided they have the capabilities to meet the specific technical requirements of the SEM. Businesses looking to expand their reach in the public sector should consider this contract as a valuable avenue for growth and collaboration with prominent organisations like UKRI.

## Notice

*AWARDED The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, a part of UKRI, wishes to source a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) mapping capability to perform screening and analysis of 2D materials. Usage will centre on imaging and spectroscopy of 100 mm wafer processing steps for troubleshooting and quality control including elemental analysis of contaminants. This microscope will be dedicated to room temperature SEM applications and elemental identification therefore freeing up the FEI Scios for imaging and milling of cryo samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488f4810-fb5f-4f60-9d11-52c2a22d736a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEOL(U.K.)LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2019 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488f4810-fb5f-4f60-9d11-52c2a22d736a
- 27 Sep 2019 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d61761-ca13-4f19-bdee-9e97ee057c54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488f4810-fb5f-4f60-9d11-52c2a22d736a
  16th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9d61761-ca13-4f19-bdee-9e97ee057c54
  27th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ed33a51-0cf0-4dcd-a45e-b7d21c462b37
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04d13deb-aca6-4ab0-b8fa-5faa14ff2aa1
  RE19245 - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89d7b9e9-aae2-43e1-9af2-298ddd875ae5
  RE19245 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46f37697-b718-403e-99ab-1aade57cb0a1
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff92d1c6-673e-4974-b354-7f63d4607743
  RE19245 AW4.1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/108c2ef1-c410-40cf-bc99-a762fe22daac
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time

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