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title: "Upgrade to electron microscopy equipment."
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# Upgrade to electron microscopy equipment.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59fd2ee4-e165-4137-9e12-763bcaa6b76c

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## Summary

The University of Leeds recently completed a procurement process to upgrade their electron microscopy equipment, valued at £1,198,000. This contract was awarded under a selective procurement method, specifically using a restricted procedure since it exceeded the financial threshold. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract expected to commence on 15 May 2019 and run until 14 March 2020. The equipment is being sourced for delivery to Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific equipment or technology, particularly those able to deliver high-quality electron microscopy instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find a particularly advantageous position to compete for future tenders in this space, given the University of Leeds' interest in engaging SMEs. As the demand for advanced microscopy equipment grows in research and educational institutions, companies that excel in innovation and offer robust support services may find lucrative opportunities within similar future contracts.

## Notice

The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Nion Company to purchase a significant upgrade to existing electron microscopy equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6535e9b6-7893-4ded-a074-c7b3d313f85a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2019 - 14 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,198,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,198,000 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2018 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6535e9b6-7893-4ded-a074-c7b3d313f85a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6535e9b6-7893-4ded-a074-c7b3d313f85a
  21st August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=339066962
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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