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title: "Modification of Contract for Analytical Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# Modification of Contract for Analytical Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-392c6609-9501-478a-939e-97df493ec9d0

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, located in England, has awarded a contract modification for an upgraded Analytical Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope under a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £353,200, was the outcome of a mini-competition against Lot 2 of the NWUPC Framework Agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment. The procurement falls under the industry category of microscopes and involves delivery to Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This contract, with a completion status, marks the award stage of the procurement process, with key relevant dates including a contract period from 25th January 2024 to 1st February 2027.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for enterprises specialising in advanced scientific equipment and laboratory apparatus. Large-scale companies with expertise in providing high-value laboratory instruments, particularly ion beam scanning electron microscopes, will find this contract particularly relevant. The successful engagement in this tender could pave the way for future opportunities within the scientific and educational sectors, bolstered by associations with an esteemed institution like the University of Sheffield. The procurement through a framework agreement indicates a structured selection process, favouring those already identified as suitable suppliers under the framework.

## Notice

FIB-SEM upgrade for High Resolution ToF-SIMS, 2nd IR camera for EBSD geometry and Manual Load Lock. Additional information: It was a min-competition against Lot 2 of the NWUPC Framework Agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE) Reference Number LAB3162 NW.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a0e40e-0670-4118-9b96-3b923b51253d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2024 - 1 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £353,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £353,200 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TESCAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a0e40e-0670-4118-9b96-3b923b51253d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a0e40e-0670-4118-9b96-3b923b51253d
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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