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title: "Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cb3982c-dbee-4341-b2ab-ba0c23e1add5

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, titled "Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a significant contracting authority based in Swindon, England. This contract, valued at £744,166, falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender period ended on 30 May 2019, with the contract period commencing on 3 June 2019 and concluding on 2 June 2020. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from the Lab3054 NW framework for High Value Imaging/Analysis Systems.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the supply of high-value scientific equipment and associated support services. Companies that specialise in laboratory instruments, microscopy, and related technologies would be well-suited to participate in such procurements, as they align with the requirements set forth by UK Shared Business Services Limited. Given that the procurement was structured to accommodate SMEs, smaller businesses in this field have a feasible pathway to compete and potentially secure contracts in similar future tenders.

## Notice

This is contract is for a Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope which will be delivered to STFC - Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This contract was awarded using Lot 7 of the Lab3054 NW framework for High Value Imaging / Analysis Systems & Microscopy Instrumentation, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff83a647-6d9b-4368-a746-1ba62cff0156 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 2 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £744,166 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £744,166 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2019 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff83a647-6d9b-4368-a746-1ba62cff0156

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff83a647-6d9b-4368-a746-1ba62cff0156
  18th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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