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title: "2701/500/MY/NAMRC/20 Digital Microscope - AWARD"
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# 2701/500/MY/NAMRC/20 Digital Microscope - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53eb6bf6-e00f-46e1-b0f4-c07759eee735

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has recently completed a tender process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a Digital Microscope for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Nuclear Group, located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement, classified under the CPV category for Microscopes, followed an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement process concluded with the submission deadline for tenders on 2nd November 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). The awarded contract, valued at £73,009, commenced on 9th November 2020 and is set to end on 31st March 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and related services. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By participating, these businesses can expand their market reach and contribute to advancements in research and development within the advanced manufacturing sector.

## Notice

2701/500/MY/NAMRC/20 Digital Microscope The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Digital Microscope on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Nuclear Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a Digital Microscope to be used primarily for metallographic inspection of machined, weld and additively manufactured samples in a research and development environment. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 2nd November 2020 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e430206-26e8-4266-b83f-bb88701c01f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,009 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38634000 - Optical microscopes

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2020 at 08:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e430206-26e8-4266-b83f-bb88701c01f6
- 11 Nov 2020 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e430206-26e8-4266-b83f-bb88701c01f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e430206-26e8-4266-b83f-bb88701c01f6
  26th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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