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

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4eb20e84-dce8-4cd1-adaa-a27dfe01cdc8

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to Tescan Ltd. The contract value is £448,000, and the contract period is from 20th March 2024 to 19th March 2028. The procurement stage was an open procedure (above threshold). The tender period ended on 9th January 2024. The location of the contract is in London, England, with postcodes TW11 0JZ and SW1A 2DY. The industry category is services.

This award presents opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, in the services sector to engage with the Department for International Trade's initiative. Companies in the technology and scientific services industry would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, providing equipment, maintenance, and associated training services to government departments. The ongoing maintenance aspect of the contract also creates long-term business potential for successful bidders in this arena.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), installation, commissioning, ongoing maintenance and associated training services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0df76b5-52ba-4c22-8666-3676e38d87e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2024 - 19 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £448,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £448,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2024 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0df76b5-52ba-4c22-8666-3676e38d87e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0df76b5-52ba-4c22-8666-3676e38d87e4
  23rd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e37eb50-b22c-4a94-818e-f3f141cef7fa
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