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title: "Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscopes"
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# Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscopes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b76fd7a-ca43-41b8-b0f5-a5a4232c9bf1

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth conducted a tender process for the purchase of Scanning Electron Microscopes as part of the Plymouth Materials Characterisation Network project, which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The procurement, classified under CPV code 38511100, is complete with an award value of £604,993, following an open procedure. The contract period commenced on 19th August 2021 and is set to conclude on 18th August 2023. This initiative is located in Plymouth, Devon, and aims to enhance the existing Electron Microscopy Centre, building on previous successful projects that have attracted significant investment to the region.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in high-technology laboratory equipment and related services. Companies well-suited to compete may include manufacturers or suppliers of scientific instruments, especially those focusing on microscopy technologies. As the University aims to bolster its research capabilities through this contract, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and superior products are encouraged to engage in future tenders that support academic and industrial advancements in materials characterisation.

## Notice

Plymouth Materials Characterisation Network (PMCN) is a ~PS1.7M project based within Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC) at the University of Plymouth, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The project started in March 2021 and will be running for 2.5 years. This project follows on from the hugely successful Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (~PS1.7M) and Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (~PS1M) projects, also supported by ERDF in 2011 and 2017 respectively, which have brought more than PS500M of investment and revenue into Devon and the surrounding areas alone. This new facility will incorporate three new instruments purchased using funds associated with our ERDF-funded project, Plymouth Materials Characterisation Network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25dd449f-a63d-4faa-ba7f-73f68a47dfeb |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2021 - 18 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £609,167 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £604,993 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25dd449f-a63d-4faa-ba7f-73f68a47dfeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25dd449f-a63d-4faa-ba7f-73f68a47dfeb
  23rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37999&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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