--- title: "Supply and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope (ESIF Funded)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-457beace-b08c-4df3-8183-04fa4e3d6f40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-457beace-b08c-4df3-8183-04fa4e3d6f40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-457beace-b08c-4df3-8183-04fa4e3d6f40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-457beace-b08c-4df3-8183-04fa4e3d6f40.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2017-10-31" --- # Supply and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope (ESIF Funded) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-457beace-b08c-4df3-8183-04fa4e3d6f40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-457beace-b08c-4df3-8183-04fa4e3d6f40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-457beace-b08c-4df3-8183-04fa4e3d6f40.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) funded by the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender period ends on 6 November 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 28 November 2017 and conclude by 19 January 2018. The procurement follows an open procedure which is above the threshold, and submissions must be made via the University's In-Tend platform. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in advanced materials and laboratory equipment. Businesses with expertise in the supply of scientific instruments or those involved in technological innovation, particularly related to nuclear, aerospace, and structural applications, would benefit from participating in this tender. The successful contractor will enhance the University’s capabilities to support local SMEs in the Midlands, thereby creating further networking and growth opportunities for suppliers in the research and academic sector. ## Notice Supply and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope (ESIF Funded) The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of the following equipment to enhance capability needed to support local SMEs in the Midlands. A TEM for advanced materials characterisation General characteristics A TEM, optimised for in-situ characterisation of advanced materials including (but not limited to) engineering alloys for nuclear, aerospace and structural applications, is required. Combined with excellent performance the system should also be compatible with a multi-user environment and be versatile to perform the tasks to a high standard in a time efficient manner. Specifications 1) A TEM capable of diffraction contrast imaging and selected area diffraction and convergent beam diffraction. 2) The maximum beam voltage should be as high as possible and equal to or greater than 300kV. 3) The ability of the microscope to operate in scanning (STEM) mode is highly desirable. 4) The camera should be as many pixels as possible, at least 2k x 2k. The camera should be as high speed as possible. 5) A high energy resolution x-ray SDD is highly desirable. 6) The microscope should be equipped with double tilt low background and single tilt holders. These should be capable of at least ?30? rotation about two perpendicular axes. 7) Specimen drift should be as low as possible. Additional information: 1.1 All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ESIF FUNDED PROJECT Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07a7870-0ffa-4701-97f3-2249a70121c8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Nov 2017 - 19 Jan 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38511200 - Transmission electron microscope ## Release History - 31 Oct 2017 at 12:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07a7870-0ffa-4701-97f3-2249a70121c8 - 31 Oct 2017 at 12:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07a7870-0ffa-4701-97f3-2249a70121c8 - 31 Oct 2017 at 12:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07a7870-0ffa-4701-97f3-2249a70121c8 - 3 Oct 2017 at 10:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07a7870-0ffa-4701-97f3-2249a70121c8 - 2 Oct 2017 at 09:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07a7870-0ffa-4701-97f3-2249a70121c8 - 2 Oct 2017 at 09:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07a7870-0ffa-4701-97f3-2249a70121c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07a7870-0ffa-4701-97f3-2249a70121c8 31st October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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