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title: "Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscopes"
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# Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscopes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a913d2a2-773e-4db7-9ae4-8f7bafe57e72

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is currently conducting a tender process for the purchase of scanning electron microscopes, part of the Plymouth Materials Characterisation Network project, which has a budget of £609,167. This project is located in Plymouth, Devon, and is classified under the goods category for scanning electron microscopes. The tender period concludes on 21st June 2021, with the contract expected to start on 22nd June 2021 and running until 23rd June 2021. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying advanced scientific equipment. Businesses specialising in high-tech instrumentation or laboratory equipment manufacturing are well-suited to compete for this tender. Given the project's backing from the European Regional Development Fund, companies that prioritise innovation and technological development, especially those with experience in scientific applications, could greatly benefit from engaging in this procurement process, potentially leading to significant regional investments and revenue generation.

## Notice

Plymouth Materials Characterisation Network (PMCN) is a ~PS1.7M project based within Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC) at the University of Plymouth, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The project started in March 2021 and will be running for 2.5 years. This project follows on from the hugely successful Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (~PS1.7M) and Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (~PS1M) projects, also supported by ERDF in 2011 and 2017 respectively, which have brought more than PS500M of investment and revenue into Devon and the surrounding areas alone. This new facility will incorporate three new instruments purchased using funds associated with our ERDF-funded project, Plymouth Materials Characterisation Network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c85933d-a56b-4eae-b129-0601bea36daa |
| 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 | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2021 - 23 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £609,167 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c85933d-a56b-4eae-b129-0601bea36daa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c85933d-a56b-4eae-b129-0601bea36daa
  20th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37999&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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