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title: "GB-Bath: High Resolution Carbon & Sputter Coaters"
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# GB-Bath: High Resolution Carbon & Sputter Coaters

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5443220-f063-40f3-b1d5-abed10bfaaab

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## Summary

The University of Bath is conducting an open tender for the acquisition of high-resolution carbon and sputter coaters, essential for imaging samples in a high-resolution FE-SEM. The tender, titled "GB-Bath: High Resolution Carbon & Sputter Coaters," was published on 3rd March 2020 and is currently active. The procurement process is focusing on the purchase of goods within the laboratory equipment industry, specifically under the CPV category for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Bidders must submit their proposals by the deadline of 24th March 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020, concluding by 30th April 2020. The estimated contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced imaging technology. The University of Bath considers the contract suitable for SMEs, allowing them to compete on equal grounds with larger vendors. Businesses involved in the manufacturing or distribution of optical and precision instruments would find this tender particularly relevant, enabling them to expand their market reach in the educational and research sectors.

## Notice

The Materials and Chemical Characterisation Facility (MC2) at the University of Bath requires a high-resolution carbon coater and a high-resolution sputter coater suitable for imaging samples in a high-resolution FE-SEM. A glow discharge unit (either external or incorporated into one of the coaters) is also required as part of this tender. 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/4e1e6bbd-91dc-4d7b-9c51-f8521391a5ab |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| 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

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e1e6bbd-91dc-4d7b-9c51-f8521391a5ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e1e6bbd-91dc-4d7b-9c51-f8521391a5ab
  3rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-High-Resolution-Carbon-%26-Sputter-Coaters/EPH343738M
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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