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title: "Procurement of a Transmission Electron Microscope"
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# Procurement of a Transmission Electron Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-958839fd-11f0-4850-91ef-297e29382937

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is procuring a Transmission Electron Microscope to upgrade its Wolfson Bioimaging Facility for electron microscopy applications. The procurement falls under the CPV category of Microscopes and specifically a Transmission electron microscope. The tender, valued at £697,686, is being conducted through an open procedure, with the tender closing on November 15, 2023. The contract period is set to start on December 11, 2023, and end on August 31, 2027, with delivery addresses in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers specialising in microscopy equipment to engage with the University of Bristol. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses in the goods procurement category who can provide a multi-purpose TEM suitable for various research disciplines would be well-suited to compete. The University aims to consolidate its TEM capabilities to cater to a broad range of users, enhancing its research facilities and advancing scientific research in the region.

## Notice

The University of Bristol's Wolfson Bioimaging Facility based in the Faculty of Life Sciences has a long-established reputation for electron microscopy, including applications of transmission EM that align with its light microscopy facilities (e.g. for CLEM) and with the GW4 cryo-EM facility for structural biology. Rejuvenating and consolidating its transmission electron microscopy (TEM) requirements onto a single instrument are established priorities for the facility to provide TEM capabilities for a broad range of users from different research disciplines. The opportunity to purchase a multi-purpose TEM has arisen following the award of a BBSRC ALERT 22 grant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94643a5c-d1bf-440f-b361-12ef187c45cc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £697,686 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2023 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94643a5c-d1bf-440f-b361-12ef187c45cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94643a5c-d1bf-440f-b361-12ef187c45cc
  13th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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