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title: "SST/006975"
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# SST/006975

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f95368c4-8ece-46af-86a8-68b95cfe7cf8

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University conducted a competitive quotation tender (below threshold) for the acquisition of a Transmission Electron Microscope, specifically identified as the Vision X Comparison microscope. The procurement process has concluded, with the contract awarded to Fusion Forensics LTD for a total value of £91,328.16. The contract period is set from 25th January 2018 to 26th January 2018. The procurement was initiated on 10th October 2018, and the tender ended on 24th January 2018. The location for delivery is Nottingham, England, with the postal code NG14FQ.

This procurement opportunity can foster significant growth for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment and technology, particularly those providing goods relevant to microscopy and forensic analysis. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are well-placed to compete in this realm, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge. The successful bidder, Fusion Forensics LTD, serves as a model for potential competitors aiming to expand their footprint in the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Vision X Comparison microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7ba0877-87a5-48e6-b4f3-d075c76140b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2018 - 26 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,328 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,328 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Hyson Green & Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUSION FORENSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2018 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7ba0877-87a5-48e6-b4f3-d075c76140b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7ba0877-87a5-48e6-b4f3-d075c76140b6
  10th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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