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title: "Ion Beam Facility"
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# Ion Beam Facility

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed7a4b2b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Ion Beam Facility" was conducted by The University of Sheffield, categorised under the scientific industry, specifically focusing on the supply of microscopes. The procurement method was an open procedure, concluding the tender period on 9th June 2015. The awarded contract, which is now complete, encompasses the supply of a Dual Beam Focused Ion Beam - Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB SEM) system, along with additional components and warranty services, with the contract effective from 25th September 2015 to 31st March 2016. The project locations are within Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in scientific equipment and technologies, particularly those with experience in microscopes and related accessories. Businesses such as manufacturers and distributors of advanced microscopy systems, cooling systems, and energy dispersive spectroscopy technologies would be well-positioned to explore this market. The potential for collaboration with established suppliers and the need for comprehensive service contracts may also attract businesses looking for growth within the scientific research sector.

## Notice

This contract is a one-off supply only and has now been awarded. Dual Beam Focused Ion Beam -Scanning Electron Microscope instrument. The instrument will be used for the investigation of a wide range of materials, including polymers, metals, ceramics, glasses, composites, semiconductors, nanomaterials, nanostructures and coatings. For the purposes of this procurement our requirements have been divided into 3 lots as follows:- Lot 1 - Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB SEM) system. Lot 2 - Cooling system for FIB SEM. Lot 3 - Energy Dispersive spectroscopy system for FIB SEM. Additional information: This contract is for a one-off supply of scientific equipment, including warranty and service contracts for 3 or more years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e686dd-0015-4d22-be82-fc2342e632f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2015 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2015 - 31 Mar 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FEI; OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOANALYSIS; QUORUM TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e686dd-0015-4d22-be82-fc2342e632f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e686dd-0015-4d22-be82-fc2342e632f9
  26th October 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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