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title: "Supply & Installation of a Thin Section Scanner (TSS)"
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# Supply & Installation of a Thin Section Scanner (TSS)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc522e74-9060-45e0-9cfd-fa05e2b5168f

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking suppliers for the "Supply & Installation of a Thin Section Scanner (TSS)" project, classified under instruments for checking physical characteristics (CPV code: 38400000). Located in the East Midlands, UK, this procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an amended submission deadline of 17 October 2024 at 14:00. The contract is set to commence on 20 November 2024 and end on 28 March 2025. This open procedure tender aims to procure a high-throughput thin section scanner for the British Geological Survey to enhance geological research capabilities by digitally capturing geological thin sections with multiple illumination types. The project budget is set at £400,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and installation of scientific instruments, particularly those with experience in high-throughput scanning and digital imaging technologies. The successful supplier will be responsible for providing an automated, unsupervised operation system with a multi-sample holder capable of handling at least 100 sections. Businesses with a proven track record in servicing scientific research institutions and delivering innovative, automated solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially aiding significant growth within the geological research sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2 Instead of: 10 October 2024 Time: 14:00 Read New: 17 October 2024 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: Tender submission deadline date extended from 10th October 14:00 to 17th October 14:00 Supply & Installation of a thin section scanner for the full digital capture of geological thin sections using multiple illumination types (both transmitted and reflected light, polarised and cross polarised), capable of a high-throughput (tens of sections per day) with a multi-sample holder (at least 100 sections) with automated unsupervised operation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca20caf-4141-487e-85ae-09e02ff48159 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | KEYWORTH |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG12 5GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Keyworth & Wolds |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 16:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca20caf-4141-487e-85ae-09e02ff48159
- 5 Sep 2024 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca20caf-4141-487e-85ae-09e02ff48159

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca20caf-4141-487e-85ae-09e02ff48159
  8th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=886641029
  Please follow this link to view the notice.
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Keyworth:-Instruments-for-checking-physical-characteristics./PUE6A59UG5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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