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title: "Cryogenic focused ion beam field emission gun scanning electron microscope & confocal laser scanning light microscope - AWARD"
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# Cryogenic focused ion beam field emission gun scanning electron microscope & confocal laser scanning light microscope - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5fecbbe-7334-43a0-ae32-b1aa9ff18557

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking to procure cutting-edge microscopy equipment, namely a cryogenic focused ion beam field emission gun scanning electron microscope and a complementary high-end confocal laser scanning light microscope. This procurement falls under the category of "goods" and is categorised by the CPV code for microscopes. The procurement process is complete, having used an open procedure method. The awarded contract, valued at £1,500,000, commenced on 10th September 2019 and will run until 9th September 2024. The contract execution involves delivery to various locations including Nottingham, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This contract presents significant opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers specialising in advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in high-end microscopy technology. Companies adept in delivering precision instruments and able to cater to the specific requirements for research applications would be prime candidates to engage with the University of Nottingham. As the sector evolves towards high-technology solutions, businesses providing innovative and flexible equipment solutions may further benefit from opportunities arising within this procurement area.

## Notice

Cryogenic, focused ion beam (FIB), field emission gun (FEG), scanning electron microscope (SEM) (CryoFIB-FEGSEM), flexibly configured to enable the controlled sectioning and transfer, high-resolution 3D imaging and chemical mapping of a wide range of soft, delicate, organic, hydrated and temperature sensitive materials, all under near liquid nitrogen conditions (aka "High Resolution, Cryogenic Analytical and Transfer SEM" (HR-CAT-SEM)) (LOT1). In addition, we invite tenders for a complementary, high-end, confocal laser scanning light microscope (CLSM), with region of interest (ROI) identification capabilities, through the use of optical trapping and laser branding, for multi-scale sample location and analysis (LOT2)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e477b-c3f7-4857-95be-f43a49d9e35a |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2019 - 9 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| 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

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2020 at 16:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e477b-c3f7-4857-95be-f43a49d9e35a
- 21 Oct 2020 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e477b-c3f7-4857-95be-f43a49d9e35a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e477b-c3f7-4857-95be-f43a49d9e35a
  5th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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