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title: "E/3441 - Specimen finishing system, Ion beam thinning system"
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# E/3441 - Specimen finishing system, Ion beam thinning system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df7c8cf4-8db6-45d1-9365-07bfcb0bf32d

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has awarded a contract for the supply of a versatile Ion Beam Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) specimen preparation system, valued at £313,699. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically related to transmission electron microscopes. The contract is active, having started on 13th May 2019 and running until 13th May 2020. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 2nd May 2019. The system will be delivered to Yorkshire and the Humber, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those offering advanced microscopy tools and specimen preparation systems. Companies that are capable of meeting the technical specifications are encouraged to engage with potential future contracts in this field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant industry may find themselves well-positioned to compete, given the nature of the procurement and the university's willingness to collaborate with various suppliers.

## Notice

NOTICE OF AWARD of a versatile Ion Beam Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) specimen preparation (thinning) and finishing system, equipped with a cryo-stage for low temperature sample preparation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822b8a31-60bc-408f-aa1b-d09d978736a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2019 - 13 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £313,699 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £313,699 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

## Release History

- 13 May 2019 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822b8a31-60bc-408f-aa1b-d09d978736a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822b8a31-60bc-408f-aa1b-d09d978736a8
  13th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=395419991
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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