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title: "Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ec5f8bf-2b77-43d7-9ec8-4a2ed77cf7b7

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for a Scanning Electron Microscope as part of their procurement process under a mini-competition from Lot 1 of the NWUPC Framework Agreement for High Value Imaging/Analysis Systems and Microscopy Instrumentation. The tender is classified under the CPV code for scanning electron microscopes and has a total value of £105,000. The process is currently at the Award stage, and the contract period is set to commence on 20th October 2017 and conclude on 22nd December 2017. Suppliers were required to submit their tenders by the closing date of 30th August 2017 at 12 noon (UK time), with delivery expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in microscopy instrumentation and related high-value equipment. Companies that are eligible to compete must be registered under Lot 1 of the specified framework agreement, catering specifically to suppliers who can provide robust maintenance and servicing solutions alongside high-quality products. This is an ideal opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on advanced imaging technologies to expand their market presence and engage with a prestigious academic institution.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Biomedical Science for a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). This tender is a mini-competition under Lot 1 of the NWUPC Framework Agreement for: High Value Imaging/Analysis Systems & Microscopy Instrumentation, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment (HVLE) - Reference: Lab3054 NW The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation. For suppliers on Lot 1 of the above framework agreement the tender can be accessed via 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: Wednesday 30th August 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). PLEASE NOTE - This tender is only open to suppliers accepted onto Lot 1 the applicable framework - Reference: Lab3054 NW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2785ce6b-4d07-4ac0-885a-d1000c19e232 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2017 - 22 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 20 Oct 2017 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2785ce6b-4d07-4ac0-885a-d1000c19e232

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2785ce6b-4d07-4ac0-885a-d1000c19e232
  20th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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