--- title: "Research Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be14ccd9-2b5f-4de5-a574-4048907241cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be14ccd9-2b5f-4de5-a574-4048907241cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be14ccd9-2b5f-4de5-a574-4048907241cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be14ccd9-2b5f-4de5-a574-4048907241cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2023-05-22" --- # Research Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be14ccd9-2b5f-4de5-a574-4048907241cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be14ccd9-2b5f-4de5-a574-4048907241cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be14ccd9-2b5f-4de5-a574-4048907241cb.json) ## Summary The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is planning a tender for a Research Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) within the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with an engagement end date of 4th June 2023. The tender aims to acquire a SEM capable of in-depth analysis and research into various consumer and construction products, with a focus on identifying potential risks. The supplier is expected to provide a high-resolution SEM, training, and 4 years' servicing. Interested suppliers are invited to attend a supplier engagement session on 5th June 2023, offering an opportunity to understand the requirements and tendering process. This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in scanning electron microscopes and related laboratory equipment. Suppliers who can offer high-resolution SEMs with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy capabilities would be well-suited to compete. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy aims to work with suppliers to enhance consumer protection and support business growth. By participating in this tender process, businesses can contribute to fulfilling regulatory requirements and promoting product safety and integrity in the UK market. ## Notice The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) requires a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) capable of Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), which would enable in-depth analysis and research into a wide variety of consumer and construction products across OPSS' catalogue. This would help to identify potential mechanical, chemical, electrical, and flammability risks. Any proposed SEM should be a high-resolution, floor-standing, environmental / variable pressure SEM, with an EDS detector as a minimum. As many of the products OPSS regulates are non-conductive, an environmental SEM is required, versatile enough to meet the organisation's varied product portfolio. The supplier will also include training and 4 years' servicing as part of the tender. It is desirable, though not essential, that the proposed SEM include an Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) detector and a stand-alone optical microscope. Furthermore, some of OPSS' work programmes may include nanoparticles, so a high-resolution system would be desirable. A specification detailing all essential and desirable requirements, will be included as part of the invitation to tender. Other additional components, software capabilities or add-ons that a supplier is able to provide as part of any offering, should be listed as part of the tender response. Interested suppliers are invited to attend a supplier engagement session scheduled to take place on 5th June 2023 13:00 - 15:00 via Microsoft Teams. Should you wish to attend, please register your interest using the contact details below. The event will provide more information about the opportunity and what we expect from suppliers. It will also give suppliers an opportunity to better understand what OPSS aims to achieve from the contract. The event will last approximately 2 hours, comprising of: - Overview of our requirements (including essential and desirable elements) - Explanation of the tendering process - Open floor question and answer session To register your interest, please email hanan.zakaria@beis.gov.uk Additional information: The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) is part of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). OPSS was created in January 2018 to deliver consumer protection and to support business confidence, productivity and growth. We regulate a wide range of products with a focus on their safety and integrity. We work with local, national and international regulators, with consumer representatives and with businesses to deliver effective protections and to support compliance. Our mission is to be a trusted product regulator for the UK. This means protecting people and places, enabling business to thrive and empowering consumers to make good choices. We will be a leader of good regulatory practice and a champion of local regulation. OPSS is: - the national regulator for all consumer products, except for vehicles, medicines and food. - the national regulator for legal metrology, ensuring weighing and measuring instruments are accurate and reliable. Further information about OPSS can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-for-product-safety-and-standards ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891506d4-610f-47c4-9da4-e1c4d7ab3351 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Jun 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes ## Release History - 22 May 2023 at 12:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891506d4-610f-47c4-9da4-e1c4d7ab3351 - 22 May 2023 at 11:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52bf84ab-45ec-4851-8d8a-30f983390239 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891506d4-610f-47c4-9da4-e1c4d7ab3351 22nd May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52bf84ab-45ec-4851-8d8a-30f983390239 22nd May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-for-product-safety-and-standards The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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