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title: "G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System"
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# G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bca6fa3a-5d2f-48ad-9437-1163470715c9

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the "G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System" project, which involves the design, manufacture, and installation of an Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD) upgrade to the existing Gallium Focused Ion Beam (Ga-FIB). This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the scanning electron microscopes industry. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions closing on 10th January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2022 and will run until 1st August 2022. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure, with a value range between £100,000 and £170,000, and the delivery addresses include locations within the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electron microscopy technology and associated hardware and software development. Companies that manufacture or supply scanning and ion microscopes would be particularly suited to compete for this contract, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given their eligibility to participate. Engaging in this project would allow businesses to enhance their market presence and foster long-term relationships with a respected government agency dedicated to nuclear research and innovation.

## Notice

The design, manufacture and installation of an EBSD upgrade to existing Gallium Focused Ion Beam (Ga-FIB). The UKAEA wishes to procure an Electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) detector and associated hardware and software for use on a Thermo Fisher Helios 600i (SN: 9921923) Gallium focussed ion beam instrument at the Materials Research Facility at Culham Science Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bfde1c5-8e5d-4593-b7dc-c8f70b48c7e0 |
| 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 | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 1 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes
- 38512100 - Ion microscopes
- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2021 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bfde1c5-8e5d-4593-b7dc-c8f70b48c7e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bfde1c5-8e5d-4593-b7dc-c8f70b48c7e0
  30th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40574&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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