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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1076 ArBlade IM5000 Ion Milling System"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-1076 ArBlade IM5000 Ion Milling System

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e096772-412c-491e-b37b-23208973e32b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the United Kingdom Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, seeking to acquire the Hitachi ArBlade IM5000 Ion Milling System. This tender, categorised under scanning electron microscopes within the goods industry, is situated in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 5th November 2020, and the awarded contract commenced on 6th November 2020, with a completion date set for 13th January 2021. The total value of the contract is £95,999.58, although the specific procurement method was not detailed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced scientific equipment and technologies. Companies that focus on manufacturing, distributing, or servicing scientific instruments would be particularly suited to engage in similar tenders. As the procurement process involves a specialised scientific device, businesses with strong technical capabilities in ion milling systems and related fields may find a competitive edge in this market. Additionally, businesses in the South East may benefit from local proximity to the buyer.

## Notice

Purchase of Hitachi ArBlade IM5000 Ion Milling System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79142b4-81fa-4398-bcb2-3e6251481e5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2020 - 13 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,999 |
| 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 RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2020 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79142b4-81fa-4398-bcb2-3e6251481e5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79142b4-81fa-4398-bcb2-3e6251481e5c
  19th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=545885856
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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