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title: "Provision of Field Emission low vacuum or variable pressure Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive X-ray analyser - AWARD"
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# Provision of Field Emission low vacuum or variable pressure Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive X-ray analyser - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-947d2988-f94d-405b-bcfb-d582773414f9

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## Summary

Historic England has concluded an open procurement process for the provision of a Field Emission low vacuum or variable pressure Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with an Energy Dispersive X-ray analyser (EDX). The contract, valued at £341,000, will supply equipment to their site at Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth. This award stage, completed on 22nd October 2024, follows a tender period that ended on 6th September 2024. The contract, awarded to JEOL (UK) LTD, is set to commence on 21st October 2024 and end on 20th October 2025. This procurement falls under the industry categories of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with additional classifications including Microscopes and X-ray devices.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers of laboratory and precision equipment. Companies specialising in advanced microscopy and X-ray analysis technologies are especially well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Historic England’s procurement needs suggest a continuous demand for cutting-edge scientific equipment, offering long-term potential for businesses that can deliver high-quality, innovative solutions. While this specific contract has been awarded, similar opportunities should be monitored by relevant businesses aiming to enter or expand within this sector.

## Notice

supply of two compatible components: 1) a field emission low vacuum or variable pressure capability scanning electron microscope (SEM) and 2) an energy dispersive X-ray analyser (EDX). The equipment is to be supplied to Historic England, Fort Cumberland, Fort Cumberland Road, Eastney, Portsmouth, PO4 9LD, UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1bfd1a2-50db-4474-89cf-a70b7e75ba71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £341,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £257,800 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEOL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices
- 33111200 - X-ray workstations
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1bfd1a2-50db-4474-89cf-a70b7e75ba71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1bfd1a2-50db-4474-89cf-a70b7e75ba71
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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