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title: "Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)"
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# Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a913076-5147-4ab5-b7d9-40db3e6d52ab

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for a high-resolution Schottky field emission gun scanning electron microscope (SEM), with the tender identified as 2021UoS-0291. This acquisition falls within the goods category, specifically under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in Southampton, England, the procurement method used was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £212,993, has an effective period from 30th July 2021 to 29th July 2026. The tender closed on 13th May 2021, following the award date of 20th May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in scanning electron microscopes or similar high-technology instruments. Companies capable of providing a robust and adaptable analytical solution suitable for diverse research applications, from battery chemistry to biomedical materials, would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the growing emphasis on research and development within academic institutions, this contract could lead to further collaborations and contracts in related technology areas.

## Notice

This Further Competition is for the procurement of a high-resolution Schottky field emission gun scanning electron microscope ("SEM") for the University of Southampton's Mechanical Engineering department. The facility will form an important analytical capability for an exciting array of research themes pursued within the department ranging from battery chemistry and catalysis to metallurgy, surface engineering, biomedical materials and industrial engineering consultancy. As such Bidders must support a robust yet flexible solution that can accommodate the breadth of analysis required balanced against future research directions such as in-situ materials characterisation. The user base is broad in experience from undergraduate and postgraduate research students through to experienced postdoctoral, enterprise and academic staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd370c47-8609-456b-8950-1cdb4ed5ab0a |
| 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 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 29 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £212,993 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £212,993 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEOL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd370c47-8609-456b-8950-1cdb4ed5ab0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd370c47-8609-456b-8950-1cdb4ed5ab0a
  28th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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