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title: "FEG Electron Microprobe with enhanced low energy capabilities - AWARD"
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# FEG Electron Microprobe with enhanced low energy capabilities - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a94293f-6561-4d68-8a1f-7e63f829e153

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has completed the procurement process for upgrading their electron microscopy facilities. This project, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to replace the old Cameca SX-100 EPMA with a new Field Emission Gun-equipped Electron Probe Micro-Analyser (FEG-EPMA). The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The open procedure tender was awarded to JEOL UK LTD, and the new equipment will be installed at the University’s Nancy Rothwell Building in Manchester. The contract period for this project will run from 11 December 2024 to 10 December 2025, with all key dates firmly established.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and service of advanced laboratory and optical instruments. Companies specialising in precision measurement equipment and those capable of integrating advanced spectrometers will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender suitable, as the procurement is open to them as indicated by the suitability criteria. The project’s demand for high-tech, state-of-the-art instrument capabilities provides fertile ground for businesses aiming to showcase their innovative solutions and technological expertise in a leading academic setting.

## Notice

Background information on Project The University of Manchester operates two Electron Probe Micro-Analysers (EPMAs); a Cameca SX-100 and a JEOL JXA-8530F. These instruments are used for the quantitative elemental characterisation of a wide range of Earth, planetary, environmental and materials science samples. The University of Manchester has been awarded funding by the Natural Environment Research Council to replace the >25 year old Cameca SX-100 EPMA. Project Overview This project aims to enhance the EPMA facilities at the University of Manchester by replacing the Cameca SX-100 with a new, state-of-the-art Field Emission Gun-equipped Electron Probe Micro-Analyser (FEG-EPMA). This new instrument will offer significantly higher spatial resolution and enhanced quantitative capabilities via the complete integration of both wavelength and energy dispersive spectrometers. In addition, this instrument will also offer enhanced low energy (e.g.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e97096-cc16-4396-b36b-944bb8123918 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2024 - 10 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e97096-cc16-4396-b36b-944bb8123918

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e97096-cc16-4396-b36b-944bb8123918
  14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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