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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1561 Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1561 Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea417b77-7b52-4fff-9623-5e7fe038c637

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process for a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) under contract title "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1561 Scanning Electron Microscope." This procurement falls within the industry category of scanning electron microscopes and has a total value of £142,125.36. The contract was initiated on 4th October 2021, with the contract period running until 31st January 2022. The procurement method details remain unspecified, and the primary delivery addresses include locations within the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in high-precision scientific instruments and imaging technologies. Companies specialising in the manufacture or supply of advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those focusing on electron microscopes or similar high-tech goods, would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this space. The established relationship with the current supplier, Carl Zeiss Ltd, highlights the potential for innovation and collaboration for businesses looking to engage with UK Research and Innovation on similar projects.

## Notice

Purchase of a large chamber, variable pressure Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with an electron source to achieve nanometre resolution probe with an imaging system to image a large range of samples, mainly materials conductive and non-conductive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922753f2-8a49-4c56-b500-e4e9ebccde2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,125 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,125 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922753f2-8a49-4c56-b500-e4e9ebccde2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922753f2-8a49-4c56-b500-e4e9ebccde2c
  4th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=631117013
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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