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title: "UKRI-2020 Direct Electron Detector"
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# UKRI-2020 Direct Electron Detector

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64c93bab-85c5-4759-a360-5de60a3fbf63

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has successfully completed a tender process for the procurement of a Direct Electron Detector, specifically designed for imaging in electron microscopes, valued at £180,000. This contract, classified under the CPV code 38511000 for Electron microscopes, took place in the East of England. The procurement stage has recently moved to the award phase, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2022 and set to conclude on 31st March 2023. The tender was initially open until 11th March 2022 and used an alternative procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the scientific and technological sectors, particularly those specialising in imaging equipment and electron microscopy. Suppliers with capabilities in manufacturing, selling, or providing support services related to advanced scientific instruments would be well-positioned to engage in future contracts of this nature. The involvement of major players, like Quantum Detectors, indicates the competitive landscape and underscores the potential for growth and collaboration within this industry.

## Notice

Direct Electron Detector optimised for 100 keV imaging in electron microscopes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1561451c-c329-4bc2-afe3-5e70b3909849 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM DETECTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2022 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1561451c-c329-4bc2-afe3-5e70b3909849

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1561451c-c329-4bc2-afe3-5e70b3909849
  21st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=677251643
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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