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title: "GaFIB Upgrade - Cryo stage & Vacuum transfer system"
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# GaFIB Upgrade - Cryo stage & Vacuum transfer system

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5166b7bd-1ce6-4538-94d6-45fef8efbcfe

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking to enhance its facilities through a tender titled "GaFIB Upgrade - Cryo stage & Vacuum transfer system." This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Ion and molecular microscopes," is based in Abingdon, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 25th February 2022 until 31st March 2023. The tender was awarded on 24th March 2022, with a total award value of £196,386. Interested parties should have been aware that the tender period closed on 4th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the science and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in microscopy equipment and installation services. Companies that have expertise in designing and manufacturing related systems would be ideal candidates to pursue future contracts in this area. As the procurement authority is engaging in substantial upgrades, suppliers with the capability to provide innovative solutions in vacuum technology and cryogenic systems may find it particularly beneficial to establish connections with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.

## Notice

The design, manufacture and installation of a Cryostage and Vacuum Transfer system to existing Gallium Focused Ion Beam (GaFIB) at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7b7f5a-bd05-41fe-817a-09c307577be5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,386 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38512000 - Ion and molecular microscopes
- 38512100 - Ion microscopes

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2022 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7b7f5a-bd05-41fe-817a-09c307577be5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7b7f5a-bd05-41fe-817a-09c307577be5
  24th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40576&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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