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title: "Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) Analysis of Caesium Particles"
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# Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) Analysis of Caesium Particles

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0a936eb-1271-4ea3-97ee-3cdc35c1e97f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is commissioning a tender for 'Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) Analysis of Caesium Particles'. The tender is in the 'Open procedure (below threshold)' stage with the deadline for tenders to be received by 23:59 on September 30th, 2022. The procurement value is £9,999 GBP, and the contract period is scheduled to start on October 17th, 2022, and end on January 17th, 2023. The procurement falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services to engage with Defra. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure to provide SEM-EDX analysis of Caesium particles. Businesses based in the United Kingdom are eligible to apply. Respondents should submit their total fixed cost, proposed methodology, and project timetable by the stated deadline to Adam.Lang@defra.gov.uk for consideration.

## Notice

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is commissioning Scanning Electron Microscopy with X-ray Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) analysis of Caesium (Cs) particles. Defra will provide the successful Tenderer with 30 SEM specimen stubs with Cs particles present on them. SEM-EDX measurements will be performed on all 30 samples to enable subsequent Defra evaluation of Cs particle size distribution, morphology, and chemical composition. Further information on Defra's requirements is provided in the Invitation for Quotation document. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Tenderers are required to provide: 1) The total fixed cost for completion of the project; 2) A proposed methodology to meet the project deliverables (maximum of 2 sides of A4); and 3) A proposed project timetable in the form of a Gantt chart (or similar). Email your response to Adam.Lang@defra.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 23:59 on September 30th 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3bbb15-0e3d-4e36-95a9-fd69a43418a8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2022 - 17 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,999 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2022 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3bbb15-0e3d-4e36-95a9-fd69a43418a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3bbb15-0e3d-4e36-95a9-fd69a43418a8
  1st September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d705d4ea-bd08-4cae-b6a9-bddc4a0fce17
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47baf90f-984d-4cd9-bc95-fb649f9acf63
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/995fc00f-24ae-4a86-96f9-07998c634a5e

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