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title: "GB-Leeds: 2025-26/5286 - Supply of a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM)"
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# GB-Leeds: 2025-26/5286 - Supply of a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-608fa4a9-db8d-4a85-92aa-b4b594ac788d

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking suppliers for a field-emission (Schottky) scanning electron microscope for its School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. This opportunity, under the designation GB-Leeds: 2025-26/5286, seeks to enhance research capabilities in the imaging of semiconductor and dielectric materials. The procurement falls under the industry category of scanning electron microscopes with the CPV code 38511100, and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a selective, negotiated procedure. Key dates to note include the tender period's end on 20th October 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 1st January 2028. The estimated value of this contract is £500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and maintenance of advanced scientific instrumentation, particularly those with expertise in electron microscopy. Companies experienced in negotiating bespoke scientific equipment contracts could find this procurement beneficial for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their reputation in the higher education sector. While the procurement doesn't specifically target SMEs or voluntary/community social enterprises, larger firms or those with substantial experience and capabilities in the field of electronic and electrical engineering stand in a favourable position to compete effectively for this substantial contract.

## Notice

The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a field-emission (Schottky) scanning electron microscope, aimed specifically at imaging surface topologies and cross-sections of semiconductor and dielectric materials,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11773a2-eaa1-4ae5-9fd2-53bc9d53dffb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11773a2-eaa1-4ae5-9fd2-53bc9d53dffb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11773a2-eaa1-4ae5-9fd2-53bc9d53dffb
  30th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leeds:-2025-26/5286---Supply-of-a-Field-Emission-Scanning-Electron-Microscope-(FE-SEM)/BMER98SAMS
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