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title: "Procurement of 2 CMOS-based Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) Detectors"
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# Procurement of 2 CMOS-based Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) Detectors

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfcb90f6-6d31-4acb-981b-ed7fa0d8f788

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Bristol as the purchasing organisation, seeking to acquire two CMOS-based Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) detectors for its Interface Analysis Centre. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focused on microscopes, and is classified under the CPV code for scanning electron microscopes. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure (below threshold) and the key dates include the contract start date of 5 January 2022, with a completion deadline set for 30 April 2023. The procurement was awarded on 22 December 2021, with the tender period concluding on 13 December 2021, all taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the microscopy and scientific equipment sector, particularly those capable of delivering cutting-edge technological solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing or distributing such high-precision instruments may find the procurement process favourable for growth. Firms that provide support services for university laboratories or specialise in scientific research tools would also be well-positioned to compete for contracts stemming from this procurement activity.

## Notice

The procurement of two CMOS-based Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) detectors to install onto the scanning electron microscope (SEM ) and focused ion beam (FIB) microscopes within the Interface Analysis Centre (IAC) microscopy facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6edbed78-cb24-463f-98a7-f74b210c8c70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,888 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,888 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2022 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6edbed78-cb24-463f-98a7-f74b210c8c70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6edbed78-cb24-463f-98a7-f74b210c8c70
  1st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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