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title: "GB-Bath: Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# GB-Bath: Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d015cb72-7a9e-4212-b5fe-f06e054dea14

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## Summary

The University of Bath is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope. This equipment is required to support advanced research activities in the fields of chemistry and physics related to energy materials. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a tender deadline of 9th June 2023. The contract period is set to start on 25th June 2023 and end on 24th July 2023. This opportunity is categorised under the goods procurement category and is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The location for the delivery of goods is specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for a Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope by the University of Bath presents an opportunity for SMEs involved in materials science, technology, and research equipment manufacturing industries. Businesses specialising in the supply of scientific instruments, materials analysis tools, and laboratory equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method specified for this opportunity is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for interested suppliers to engage in the bidding process and potentially secure a contract with the University of Bath for the provision of the required equipment.

## Notice

The University of Bath requires a desktop Scanning Electron Microscope to facilitate our cutting-edge research into materials for energy applications. This group is an interdisciplinary group in the fields of chemistry and physics and needs a desktop SEM for the characterisation of the morphology of electrodeposited materials including polymers, transition metal dichalcogenides and other metal oxide films. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b37f4d-47ed-46f7-bc45-7ad886193179 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2023 - 24 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 26 May 2023 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b37f4d-47ed-46f7-bc45-7ad886193179

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b37f4d-47ed-46f7-bc45-7ad886193179
  26th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-Desktop-Scanning-Electron-Microscope/947C2R68C9
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