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title: "Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-583b6fc4-889c-448c-896b-295000ee49c1

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has recently completed a procurement process for a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) valued at £115,000. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as scanning electron microscopes (CPV code: 38511100). The open tender procedure, which was initiated to replace an outdated SEM, concluded on 1 June 2022, and the contract has been awarded as of 16 June 2022. The contract period commenced on 30 June 2022 and will run until 30 October 2022, with deliveries to be made to Lincoln, England (postal code: LN6 7TS).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific and medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in high-precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the procurement process was designed to accommodate them. Companies capable of providing advanced imaging and analysis equipment, along with related support services, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market, fostering business growth in this specialised field.

## Notice

The University of Lincoln was seeking tenders for a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to replace an existing SEM that had reached the end of its supported life. The SEM will have a wide range of potential uses including imaging of biological specimens (e.g. insects, mammalian tissue sections) and elemental analysis / mapping of material samples etc. This opportunity has now closed and the supplier has been appointed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e4b5fd-0793-467c-a4f7-190922620120 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2022 - 30 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2022 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e4b5fd-0793-467c-a4f7-190922620120

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e4b5fd-0793-467c-a4f7-190922620120
  7th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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