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title: "Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92318b91-028a-4c19-b3e8-47694c258b47

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has recently completed a procurement process for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage. This project falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and is located in Bristol, South West, United Kingdom. The final procurement stage, which was marked as complete, culminated in the award on 14th February 2025 to FEI UK Ltd. The open tender procurement method was adopted, and the contract period extends from 14th February 2025 to 31st March 2028. The total contract value amounts to £1,499,734 GBP.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, given its suitability criteria and the open procurement method which encourages wider participation. Companies specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment, specifically those capable of supplying advanced FIBSEM technology, would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. Additionally, businesses focusing on cryo-technology and electron microscopy stand to benefit from participating in similar future tenders, contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge research tools in the academic sector.

## Notice

The University of Bristol is sought tenders for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/ Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage that will allow the milling of lamella from frozen-hydrated cells and tissue (via cryo lift out). A contract has now been awarded to FEI UK Ltd following an Open Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bac8a3b-5def-4a99-80f4-816aaf0e227c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,499,734 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,499,734 |
| 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 | FEI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38511000 - Electron microscopes
- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes
- 38512100 - Ion microscopes
- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bac8a3b-5def-4a99-80f4-816aaf0e227c
- 6 Dec 2024 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/142667f6-dd91-44fe-9371-21dd035d52f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bac8a3b-5def-4a99-80f4-816aaf0e227c
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/142667f6-dd91-44fe-9371-21dd035d52f1
  6th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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