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title: "ITT - Research Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# ITT - Research Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-613ff7f8-81d3-49e1-86b2-a5eb1a7630be

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is conducting a tender for the provision of a Scanning Electron Microscope for high resolution micro-structural characterisation. The tender, titled "ITT - Research Scanning Electron Microscope," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on October 21, 2022, and a contract period starting on December 30, 2022, and ending on December 29, 2023. The location for this procurement is in Teddington, London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold).

This tender opportunity from the National Physical Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory equipment, precision instruments, or related industries to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Interested businesses can access the necessary documents and submit their bids through Bravo Solutions. The successful bidder will have the chance to supply a cutting-edge Scanning Electron Microscope that meets the NPL's detailed requirements and specifications.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a Scanning Electron Microscope suitable for high resolution micro-structural characterisation of a wide range of samples. Imaging capabilities should encompass ultra-high resolution of biological nanoparticles with dimensions of 10 nm through to image acquisition of regions > 10 mm in size through stitching of multiple images. Conductive and non-conductive samples will require to be imaged and methods for charge dissipation without significant loss of resolution will be required. The microscope is also required to be suitable for analytical measurements by Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) and Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD). Detectors for these methods should be supplied as an integrated solution and the system must be capable of high beam current densities to enable these detectors to run at their highest possible rates whilst also maintaining capabilities for high resolution imaging with low beam currents. It is also intended to use the microscope for in situ micromechanical testing, so the specification also includes the provision of a mechanical test stage suitable for testing of mm scale test samples, including heating to high temperatures. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe0a9b8-d4cc-48a3-ac04-d8be0c2ec9f2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Dec 2022 - 29 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2022 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe0a9b8-d4cc-48a3-ac04-d8be0c2ec9f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe0a9b8-d4cc-48a3-ac04-d8be0c2ec9f2
  21st September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid

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