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title: "UOR-LAB-24-14 - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd62d3ca-8c02-4508-b666-9832b2fe8e9e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING"
published: "2024-03-28"
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# UOR-LAB-24-14 - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd62d3ca-8c02-4508-b666-9832b2fe8e9e

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## Summary

The University of Reading has awarded a contract to FEI UK Ltd for a field emission gun, scanning electron microscope configured with Ga focussed ion beam. The procurement process was classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. The contract period is from 29th February 2024 to 31st July 2024, with the tender closing on 27th February 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses working in the laboratory equipment sector to engage in supplying specialised scientific instruments. Companies with experience in providing technological solutions for medical and biological research would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The University of Reading serves as the buying organisation for this tender, showing an interest in advanced research facilities and equipment.

## Notice

We require a field emission gun, scanning electron microscope configured with a Ga focussed ion beam, lamellae lift out, cryogenic and heated sample stages, and an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopic capability. The system must be capable of operation as a highly specified cryo FIB-SEM as its primary role in medical and biological research but also have the capability to work on the wide range of samples indicated above in Background Information. The system should include a magnetic field cancelling system (AC and DC) if your site survey indicated that this would be necessary to meet the specified microscope performance if sited in rooms 24 or 25.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e9c8e5-1532-4e36-acaa-81e23d1a4c7a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 READING |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FEI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 12:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e9c8e5-1532-4e36-acaa-81e23d1a4c7a
- 28 Mar 2024 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e9c8e5-1532-4e36-acaa-81e23d1a4c7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e9c8e5-1532-4e36-acaa-81e23d1a4c7a
  28th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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