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title: "G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System"
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# G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18137dc5-23e8-47cc-8aef-dd3ea029d786

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System" is managed by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, ENG. This open tender, classified under scanning electron microscopes, was initiated on 7th March 2022, with a tender period that ended on 10th January 2022. The contracted work involves the design, manufacture, and installation of an Electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) detector, with a contract period extending from 25th February 2022 to 31st March 2023. The total contract value is £170,000, with a minimum value of £100,000, awarded to Oxford Instruments Nanoanalysis for £104,536.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced microscopy and related technologies. Companies with capabilities in creating sophisticated detection systems and those experienced in working within research facilities will find this contract appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, fostering potential growth through collaboration with a prestigious organisation such as the UKAEA.

## Notice

The design, manufacture and installation of an EBSD upgrade to existing Gallium Focused Ion Beam (Ga-FIB). The UKAEA wishes to procure an Electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) detector and associated hardware and software for use on a Thermo Fisher Helios 600i (SN: 9921923) Gallium focussed ion beam instrument at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4dc25ae-3970-4f27-9f02-0e91d10fdc35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,536 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOANALYSIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes
- 38512100 - Ion microscopes
- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2022 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4dc25ae-3970-4f27-9f02-0e91d10fdc35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4dc25ae-3970-4f27-9f02-0e91d10fdc35
  7th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40574&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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