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title: "Technical Equipment for Materials Research Facility UKAEA"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Technical Equipment for Materials Research Facility UKAEA

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22a81744-f3ab-4711-b27e-3197756c44a9

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and handover of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and a Plasma Focused Ion Beam (PFIB) for its Materials Research Facility located at Culham Science Centre in Oxford. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12th November 2021. The estimated contract value is between £1.5 million and £3.5 million, and the procurement method is an open procedure, classified under the goods category with a focus on advanced technical equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation and technical equipment, particularly those capable of delivering sophisticated goods with installation and operational integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the fields of microscopy, ion beam technology, and related support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which could enhance their portfolio and open further avenues in the research and technology sector.

## Notice

The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commission and Handover to Operational Staff of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) And The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commission, Handover to Operational Staff of a Plasma Focused Ion Beam (PFIB) For the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre, Oxford.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/284e2d36-408d-420a-b0d5-b601307880a8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511200 - Transmission electron microscope
- 38512100 - Ion microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2021 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/284e2d36-408d-420a-b0d5-b601307880a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/284e2d36-408d-420a-b0d5-b601307880a8
  12th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39958&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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