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title: "ELECTRON BACKSCATTER DIFFRACTION (EBSD) FACILITIES FOR OUR SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE (SEM) SUITE"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY"
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# ELECTRON BACKSCATTER DIFFRACTION (EBSD) FACILITIES FOR OUR SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE (SEM) SUITE

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb0f87f2-b277-4e85-a051-302e28d42078

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) facilities for their Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) suite. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £135,056. The award was made on 26th November 2018, following an open procedure initiated with a tender notice published on 4th October 2018. The delivery location is in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, and the contract duration extends from 3rd December 2018 to 2nd December 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in precision scientific instruments and laboratory equipment. Companies with the capability to supply sophisticated EBSD systems would be particularly well positioned to engage in future procurement opportunities from Sheffield Hallam University, especially since the institution is open to collaborating with small and medium-sized enterprises. Interested businesses should also be aware of potential future tenders through the University's dedicated tendering portal.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the purchase EBSD facilities (2 systems) for their SEM suite.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609092ed-6c23-4d92-8850-9a7b072f0d37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2019 - 14 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,056 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOANALYSIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2018 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609092ed-6c23-4d92-8850-9a7b072f0d37
- 4 Oct 2018 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e988186-4587-4e07-83d3-71d6321a2be7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609092ed-6c23-4d92-8850-9a7b072f0d37
  29th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e988186-4587-4e07-83d3-71d6321a2be7
  4th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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