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title: "Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis System"
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# Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e0761d0-eb1d-4e2b-a1b5-a9ecb48631f9

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for an Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis System. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is GBP 108,400, with a contract period starting on September 27, 2022, and ending on January 1, 2024, intended for "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, specialised in laboratory equipment. The University of Bristol, as the buying organisation, sought to enhance its research facilities by procuring this system. Businesses with expertise in providing advanced instrumentation for earth science materials analysis would find this tender well-suited for growth and development.

## Notice

An Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) instrument is required to accompany a Field Emission sourced Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) for the EM Labs Small Research Facility based in the School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol. The successful bid shall provide a package that shall enable robust and cost-effective routine, high-volume throughput of samples with minimal maintenance thereby enabling near continuous operation. The instrumentation shall be used to observe and characterise both morphology and chemistry of earth science materials. User base includes staff, post-graduates and visitors to the School of Earth Sciences with a wide range of SEM experience from novice to expert user.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/455b19ce-8bbc-4f54-8bed-d69113d5e428 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2022 - 1 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,400 |
| 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 | BS1 5DS |
| 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 | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2022 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/455b19ce-8bbc-4f54-8bed-d69113d5e428

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/455b19ce-8bbc-4f54-8bed-d69113d5e428
  1st December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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