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title: "2023-24/4174 - Supply of a Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) system"
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# 2023-24/4174 - Supply of a Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9f4c86e-62fb-4489-a470-57d512636a62

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is seeking tenders for the supply of a Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) system. This procurement is initiated by the Schools of Chemical and Process Engineering and Chemistry, in collaboration with LEMAS, the Leeds Electron Microscopy and Spectroscopy centre, all based at the new Bragg Centre for Materials Research. The contract, categorised under Scanning Electron Microscopes (CPV 38511100), is valued at £360,000 GBP. The tender stage is currently active, with the submission period ending on 17th November 2024. The project will be located in Yorkshire and the Humber, with the contract period starting from 10th December 2024 and ending on 10th December 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific instruments, specifically those manufacturing or distributing scanning electron microscopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined. The competitive nature of the negotiated procedure provides a platform for businesses to engage directly with a prestigious institution like the University of Leeds, potentially leading to further collaborations and market expansions within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The Schools of Chemical and Process Engineering and Chemistry together with LEMAS, the Leeds Electron Microscopy and Spectroscopy centre in the new Bragg Centre for Materials Research at the University of Leeds at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a scanning precession electron diffraction (SPED) system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b343dab-bfad-4e9e-a11f-564d29a83d65 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2024 - 10 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b343dab-bfad-4e9e-a11f-564d29a83d65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b343dab-bfad-4e9e-a11f-564d29a83d65
  17th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Scanning-electron-microscopes./M4ZZ252N32
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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