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title: "Ion Mill"
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# Ion Mill

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-265f20de-6dbf-46c0-8576-ba38091492db

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## Summary

The University of Warwick is seeking to procure an Ion Beam Milling Machine for Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) specimen preparation, with a total estimated value of £100,000. This tender process is classified under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excl. glasses)" and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 17 January 2020. Interested suppliers should visit the University’s In-Tend supplier portal to express their interest and obtain full tender documents. The contract is expected to begin on 14 February 2020, concluding on 28 February 2021, and will be delivered to the university's main campus in Coventry, West Midlands, UK.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment, especially those that can provide high-quality Ion Beam Milling Machines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to apply, as there is a focus on fostering competition within this sector. Firms involved in manufacturing, distribution, or services related to laboratory equipment would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process, potentially enabling growth through engaging with a prestigious educational institution.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase an Ion Beam Milling Machine for TEM specimen preparation. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f33987-8001-4258-a8e6-f2fa638d302d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2019 at 17:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f33987-8001-4258-a8e6-f2fa638d302d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f33987-8001-4258-a8e6-f2fa638d302d
  18th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

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