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title: "Technical Equipment for Materials Research Facility UKAEA"
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# Technical Equipment for Materials Research Facility UKAEA

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-547bc574-c650-4aa7-a7ad-f71fb3ded084

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a procurement process for "Technical Equipment for Materials Research Facility UKAEA," focusing on the provision and installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope and a Plasma Focused Ion Beam at the Culham Science Centre in Oxford. This procurement process, classified under the goods category, has concluded with an award made to JEOL UK Ltd and TESCAN-UK Ltd, following an open tender procedure initiated on 12th November 2021 and completed on 21st December 2021, with a total estimated contract value of £3.5 million.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific equipment and installation services. Companies involved in manufacturing or supplying electron microscopes and related technologies would find this a fitting opportunity, especially those that can provide advanced solutions in materials research. As the procurement method was open, it invites various businesses, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to participate in future opportunities within this sector, thereby facilitating growth through collaboration and innovation.

## Notice

The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commission and Handover to Operational Staff of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commission, Handover to Operational Staff of a Plasma Focused Ion Beam (PFIB) at the MRF facility at Culham Science Centre For the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre, Oxford.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1871194f-ff40-41a5-9d76-b60b0f077235 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,652,103 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | JEOL; TESCAN-UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511200 - Transmission electron microscope
- 38512100 - Ion microscopes

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1871194f-ff40-41a5-9d76-b60b0f077235

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1871194f-ff40-41a5-9d76-b60b0f077235
  29th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39958&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

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