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title: "Supply and Installation of a HIGH RESOLUTION X-RAY TOMOGRAPHY (XRT) INSTRUMENT WITH CAPABILITY FOR IN-SITU THERMO-MECHANICAL TESTING and SERVICE CONTRACT"
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# Supply and Installation of a HIGH RESOLUTION X-RAY TOMOGRAPHY (XRT) INSTRUMENT WITH CAPABILITY FOR IN-SITU THERMO-MECHANICAL TESTING and SERVICE CONTRACT

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-375ca230-e10c-4b06-9ee0-336fd0fab8c5

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## Summary

The University of Bristol conducted a public procurement process for the supply and installation of a high-resolution X-ray tomography (XRT) instrument with capabilities for in-situ thermo-mechanical testing, along with a service contract. This contract, valued at £1,000,000, falls under the goods category specifically for microscopes (CPV code: 38510000). The procurement was completed with the contract awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd on 15th February 2017, with the specified contract period running until 31st August 2020. The initial tender period ended on 9th January 2017 and the award was published on 16th March 2017. The goods will be delivered to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the microscopy and imaging technology sectors, particularly companies capable of providing advanced scientific instruments and associated services. Firms looking to expand their footprint in higher education or scientific research environments will find this type of procurement particularly suited to their offerings. As this procurement method is classified under "Other" procurement methods, businesses with unique and innovative solutions are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The Supply of a high resolution x-ray tomography (XRT) instrument with capability for in-situ thermo-mechanical testing, and service contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6fe867-12e4-4594-a0ca-2d9dff748949 |
| 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 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £920,400 |
| 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 | BS2 8BB |
| 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

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2017 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6fe867-12e4-4594-a0ca-2d9dff748949

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6fe867-12e4-4594-a0ca-2d9dff748949
  16th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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