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title: "Provision of Electron Microscopes (S/TEM and FIB-SEM) for The Bridge"
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# Provision of Electron Microscopes (S/TEM and FIB-SEM) for The Bridge

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca8616b7-bc4e-4fca-b437-7ce8ec3b61a8

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of electron microscopes, specifically a scanning transmission electron microscope (S/TEM) and a focused ion beam scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM), as part of The Bridge project. This project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the Single Local Growth Fund. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 26 January 2022, and the total value of the contract is £1,150,000. The contract period runs from 14 February 2022 to 15 June 2022, with delivery addresses located in the East Midlands region of the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-value scientific equipment, particularly those capable of supplying advanced microscopy technology. Businesses that could excel in this procurement include suppliers of electron microscopy equipment, particularly larger organisations with expertise in this field. As research and development continues to grow, companies well-versed in providing complex laboratory instruments can leverage this award to expand their market presence and foster partnerships within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The University has obtained tenders for a combined requirement of a both a scanning transmission electron microscope (S/TEM) and a focussed ion beam scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM) for The Bridge project. This project is externally funded by the European Regional Development Fund along with the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the Single Local Growth Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe5c4de-7dd3-46f5-99be-e9cb1d5c5efe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 15 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,150,000 |
| 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 LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe5c4de-7dd3-46f5-99be-e9cb1d5c5efe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe5c4de-7dd3-46f5-99be-e9cb1d5c5efe
  14th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=661875516
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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