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title: "Nanoindenter for a Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# Nanoindenter for a Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b1a4a5e-427a-4db6-85da-b0e65250c79f

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the University of Sheffield for the purchase of a Nanoindenter for a Scanning Electron Microscope. This equipment falls under the goods category within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment classification. The tender was published on 9th January 2018, and the tender period closed on 25th January 2018. The contract has a total value of £105,000 and will be executed over a two-day period from 29th March to 30th March 2018, with delivery expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and precision instruments to compete for a significant contract. Businesses that can provide innovative mechanical testing devices compatible with scanning electron microscopes, especially those with capabilities in Nanoindentation and Scratch testing, are well-suited to submit proposals. Engaging with this contract could enhance their market presence and foster growth within the scientific research sector.

## Notice

The equipment we are looking for should enable the mechanical testing of materials within a scanning electron microscope (SEM) via insertion of a vacuum compatible mechanical testing holder/stage. The mechanical testing device should have mechanisms for enabling both Nanoindentation and Scratch testing methodologies, under specified loading conditions, together with in-situ measurement of applied load and position. The mechanical testing device should be transferable between the air and microscope column, be compatible with the high vacuum of the SEM, and fit within specified microscope geometries. Additional information: The tender documents can be obtained via the In-tend site following the link above. Furthermore, all correspondences relating to this opportunity & any tender returns must also be made through this site

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0fe6d47-bd6e-45b7-bf05-dfadd6ba133b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,000 |
| 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 | CN TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2018 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0fe6d47-bd6e-45b7-bf05-dfadd6ba133b
- 9 Jan 2018 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbdaa2f-058e-4604-8065-a04bc9f0fe90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0fe6d47-bd6e-45b7-bf05-dfadd6ba133b
  12th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbdaa2f-058e-4604-8065-a04bc9f0fe90
  9th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend

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