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title: "Provision of a Serial Block Face Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# Provision of a Serial Block Face Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1d96f1d-7660-46c0-9613-ae6057f6c635

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Serial Block Face Scanning Electron Microscope, with a value of £360,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th July 2023, and the contract period is from 21st July 2023 to 20th December 2027. The location of the delivery address is in the South East region, United Kingdom, with the main procurement category being goods.

This tender opportunity from the University of Southampton can benefit businesses involved in scanning electron microscopes. Companies with expertise in providing ultra-high resolution microscope systems and services related to resin-embedded tissue blocks utilizing electron microscopy would be well-suited to compete. The University's specific requirements include flexibility, upgradeability, ease of maintenance, and intuitive learning features for a multiuser facility catering to various disciplines.

## Notice

The University is looking to purchase an ultra-high resolution microscope system that is capable of producing 3D image (and elemental composition) data sets of resin- embedded tissue blocks using electron microscopy. The system is for a multiuser facility serving a wide range of disciplines so it must be flexible, upgradeable easy to maintain and intuitive to learn. A three year service agreement is to be included as part of this procurement and costed within the budget advertised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4df309-a36b-462a-8be4-f3bb9517b20d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2023 - 20 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TESCAN-UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2023 at 07:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4df309-a36b-462a-8be4-f3bb9517b20d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4df309-a36b-462a-8be4-f3bb9517b20d
  11th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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