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title: "Award Notice - 4900000407"
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# Award Notice - 4900000407

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-659ac872-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has successfully completed a public procurement process for the purchase of a scanning electron microscope, with a contract value of £642,283. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure and the contract period commenced on 12 December 2016 and will conclude on 11 December 2021. The award notice was published on 1 February 2017, confirming the contract's completion. This procurement falls within the goods category and is designated for delivery within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of scientific and laboratory equipment. Companies that produce high-value electronic microscopy systems or similar goods, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this an advantageous market to enter or expand in. With the university being a prominent educational institution, suppliers that can offer innovative solutions and strong customer service may have a competitive edge in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

1x Electron Microscopy System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020bbe0d-f667-418e-bb90-e4a12111e906 |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2016 - 11 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £642,283 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £701,648 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FEI; PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2017 at 11:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020bbe0d-f667-418e-bb90-e4a12111e906
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020bbe0d-f667-418e-bb90-e4a12111e906

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020bbe0d-f667-418e-bb90-e4a12111e906
  1st November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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