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title: "Electron Energy loss Spectrometer"
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# Electron Energy loss Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b2436df-f907-42e7-b8c5-e545206e06e4

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has awarded a contract to Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH for the purchase of an Electron Energy Loss Spectrometer. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract valued at £470,000 GBP. The procurement method used was Other, and the contract period is from 30th July 2024 to 30th July 2025. The tender was located in Yorkshire and the Humber under the Spectrometers category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing Spectrometers or related equipment to explore partnerships with The University of Leeds for future projects. The University of Leeds, as the buying organisation, sought specialised equipment from Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH, showcasing a preference for high-tech suppliers. Businesses in the goods industry category that can provide tailored solutions for scientific equipment may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities and growth aspirations.

## Notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Hitachi to purchase an Electron energy loss spectrometer (EELS) for installation on a Hitachi SU9000 scanning electron microscope. Hitachi are the only manufacturer providing EELS systems dedicated for their Hitachi SEMs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c7db48-a644-48be-a8d8-47d5ead48532 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £470,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £470,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9AU |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c7db48-a644-48be-a8d8-47d5ead48532

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c7db48-a644-48be-a8d8-47d5ead48532
  16th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=816418474
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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