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title: "GB-Leeds: 2022-23/1622 Supply of a Large Area Broad Ion Beam Milling System"
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# GB-Leeds: 2022-23/1622 Supply of a Large Area Broad Ion Beam Milling System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89a1e400-1cee-45aa-8ba7-a903553668e4

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has issued a tender for the supply of a Large Area Broad Ion Beam Milling System for surface polishing of various materials in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender period ending on 30th January 2023. The contract period is set to start on 31st July 2023 and end on 31st July 2024. This opportunity falls under the goods category with a contract value of £500,000. Interested suppliers, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), can participate in this open procedure tender.

This tender by the University of Leeds presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in milling machines. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying large area broad ion beam milling systems are well-suited to compete. The tender’s financial value of £500,000 and its open procurement method provide SMEs and other interested bidders with a chance to engage in a competitive process to secure the contract. By meeting the specified criteria, businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute to the supply needs of the University of Leeds in the coming contract period.

## Notice

The University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a large-area, broad ion beam milling system (BIB) capable of polishing the surface of a variety of materials up to the scale of a standard 25mm prepared round mount. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428535e3-8f66-47bf-a4b6-5da5f17a7764 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42623000 - Milling machines

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2023 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428535e3-8f66-47bf-a4b6-5da5f17a7764

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428535e3-8f66-47bf-a4b6-5da5f17a7764
  10th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leeds:-2022-23/1622-Supply-of-a-Large-Area-Broad-Ion-Beam-Milling-System/628GF4D48X
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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