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title: "Automated Mineralogy Scanning Electron Microscope Platform"
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# Automated Mineralogy Scanning Electron Microscope Platform

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b53b0da9-db70-4ab0-bf82-32e6abfac799

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## Summary

Durham University is seeking to procure an Automated Mineralogy Scanning Electron Microscope Platform, with a total budget of £600,000. This is classified under scanning electron microscopes and falls within the goods procurement category. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having completed the tender period which ended on 30th May 2018. The contract is set to commence on 15th October 2018, and will continue until 30th September 2020. The successful supplier is CARL ZEISS LTD, which was awarded the contract on 12th October 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment supply sector to expand their market presence. Companies capable of providing high-quality scanning electron microscopes and ancillary equipment would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The emphasis on high throughput and the ability to operate under varying vacuum conditions indicates a demand for advanced technology solutions, creating an ideal environment for innovative businesses to thrive.

## Notice

Durham University wish to purchase a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with an associated automated mineralogy platform that can quickly image, scan, and characterise at high resolution and the minerals and textures commonly analysed for in thin and polished sections. The SEM platform should be able to accommodate a high throughput, operating over a large sample area and accepting multiple samples at once. The SEM should operate under high vacuum, variable pressure (low vaccum), and as an environmental SEM. We also require some ancillary equipment to help prepare samples for analysis in the unit. This will be a one off purchase. To express an interest please go to the following website: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6774

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/354cc230-bb66-4532-b06e-2e9264534dcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £584,327 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2018 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/354cc230-bb66-4532-b06e-2e9264534dcd
- 25 Apr 2018 at 08:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f51496c-6ec9-4689-860f-4097a39536cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/354cc230-bb66-4532-b06e-2e9264534dcd
  30th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f51496c-6ec9-4689-860f-4097a39536cc
  25th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6774

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