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title: "Supply of a Scanning Electron Microscope and Energy-Dispersive X-Ray system"
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# Supply of a Scanning Electron Microscope and Energy-Dispersive X-Ray system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8483c15c-13f8-475c-9ddb-5762b1174df3

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Scanning Electron Microscope and Energy-Dispersive X-Ray system, with the total contract value set at £120,000. This contract was awarded following a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from the NWUPC framework LAB3054 NW Lot 1. The contract period commenced on 21st June 2018 and will run until 30th September 2023. This procurement primarily falls under the goods category and was aimed at suppliers located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 20th May 2018.

This opportunity presents a viable pathway for growth, especially for businesses specialising in high-tech scientific equipment and related services. Suppliers that possess capabilities in manufacturing, supplying, or maintaining scanning electron microscopes and similar equipment would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Additionally, smaller or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly appealing, given the initiated provisions to encourage their participation in such contracts.

## Notice

Further competition under NWUPC framework LAB3054 NW Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66406060-343d-4334-bb2c-8bed63489e23 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TESCAN-UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2018 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66406060-343d-4334-bb2c-8bed63489e23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66406060-343d-4334-bb2c-8bed63489e23
  29th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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