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title: "Supply of a Serial Block-Face Scanning Electron Microscope"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Supply of a Serial Block-Face Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2033628b-768d-441a-af69-b5bc54494cf2

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is the contracting authority for the procurement of a Serial Block-Face Scanning Electron Microscope, classified under the CPV code "Scanning electron microscopes" in the goods category. This tender process, which utilised a selective procurement method as a call-off from the NWUPC Framework HVLE Imaging/Analysis Systems, was completed on 31 August 2018. The assigned budget for this procurement was £600,000. The contract period runs from 18 September 2018 until 31 October 2023, with the award having been announced on 5 October 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced imaging systems and scientific equipment, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide high-quality scientific instruments and have experience in working with academic institutions or large-scale projects would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Collaboration with research facilities like the University of Bristol could further enhance business profiles and foster innovation.

## Notice

Reference Lab-0218-061-PC_785 Competed under NWUPC Framework HVLE Imaging/Analysis Systems (LAB3504 NW). Supply of a serial block-face scanning electron microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b711981-afa0-45de-9f52-68600544e0c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2018 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2018 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b711981-afa0-45de-9f52-68600544e0c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b711981-afa0-45de-9f52-68600544e0c6
  5th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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