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title: "GB-Leeds: E/3441 - Specimen finishing system, Ion beam thinning system"
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# GB-Leeds: E/3441 - Specimen finishing system, Ion beam thinning system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc3394b0-12c0-4350-8ed8-e6daad69b8ad

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Leeds as the contracting authority, which recently completed an award for the purchase of a versatile Ion Beam Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) specimen preparation system. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on transmission electron microscopes. The tender, which was opened via an open procedure and had a closing date of 7th May 2019, has a total contract value of £313,699, with the contract period set to commence on 24th July 2019 and concluding on 24th July 2020. The project is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific equipment or related technological goods, to compete for contracts with educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this procurement particularly relevant, as the contracting authority has noted that they consider the contract suitable for such economic operators. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses expand their clientele within the academic sector, fostering growth through strategic partnerships and ongoing supply relationships.

## Notice

NOTICE OF AWARD of a versatile Ion Beam Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) specimen preparation (thinning) and finishing system, equipped with a cryo-stage for low temperature sample preparation. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de874fd-f19d-43b1-b0c0-66fb739f02e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2019 - 24 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £313,699 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £313,699 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

## Release History

- 15 May 2019 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de874fd-f19d-43b1-b0c0-66fb739f02e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de874fd-f19d-43b1-b0c0-66fb739f02e9
  15th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=397412522
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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