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title: "2053/JN - High Resolution Field Emission Electron Probe Microanalyser (FE-EPMA)"
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# 2053/JN - High Resolution Field Emission Electron Probe Microanalyser (FE-EPMA)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-145cc634-3cab-453b-9ea0-64a596b3dfca

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, through the Sheffield Royce Institute, has recently completed the procurement process for a High Resolution Field Emission Electron Probe Microanalyser (FE-EPMA) valued at £1,040,000. This project, part of a £34 million initiative within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, aims to enhance the UK’s capabilities in advanced materials science. The tender process followed an open procedure, with expressions of interest accepted until 3 September 2018 and a closing date for submissions on 5 September 2018. The successful contract award was announced on 16 October 2018.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses operating within the field of advanced materials and scientific instrumentation, particularly those that specialize in microscopy and microanalysis technologies. Companies offering innovative solutions, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant sectors, may find avenues for growth by participating in future tenders or collaborations arising from this project. The successful supplier, JEOL (U.K.) Limited, signifies the potential for like-minded companies to contribute to cutting-edge research and development efforts in the UK.

## Notice

The Sheffield Royce Institute is a~PS34M project based in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Sheffield is part of the national Henry Royce Institute (with the main Hub in Manchester) which aims to grow the UK world-leading research and innovation base in advanced materials science, fundamental to all industrial sectors and the national economy. The Sheffield Royce Institute focuses on Advanced Materials Processing and will be delivered through two centres - the Royce Discovery Centre (RDC) and the Royce Translational Centre (RTC). These state of the art facilities will allow materials discovery, materials manufacturing and prototype production and will act as an open access centre of excellence for the UK. We seek to purchase a state of the art, computer-controlled user friendly, Field Emission Electron Probe Microanalyser (FE-EPMA). The instrument will be used for spatially resolved, quantitative, determination of material composition of a wide range of different materials. The EPMA should have both WDS and EDS. Tender documentation can be accessed by expressing an interest at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home Expressions of interest available until: 3rd September 2018 - 17:00 (UK Time) Closing Date for Returns: 5th September 2018 - 12.00 Noon (UK Time)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62557f2-6bba-421c-989d-8e6a62ccfab5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 18 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,040,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £926,556 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38947000 - X-ray microanalysers

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2018 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62557f2-6bba-421c-989d-8e6a62ccfab5
- 13 Aug 2018 at 10:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b034e901-0c2a-4d43-8fbc-cc7ab513e50b
- 3 Aug 2018 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b034e901-0c2a-4d43-8fbc-cc7ab513e50b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62557f2-6bba-421c-989d-8e6a62ccfab5
  8th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b034e901-0c2a-4d43-8fbc-cc7ab513e50b
  13th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  All tender documents can be accessed at:

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