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title: "1920-58-RIS-LW - ERDF Funded - INVITATION TO TENDER for an Analytical Transmission Electron Microscope"
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# 1920-58-RIS-LW - ERDF Funded - INVITATION TO TENDER for an Analytical Transmission Electron Microscope

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029bc9

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University is conducting a procurement process for an Analytical Transmission Electron Microscope under the title "1920-58-RIS-LW - ERDF Funded - INVITATION TO TENDER". This tender falls within the goods category, specifically related to microscopes, and is funded by the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme for 2014-2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender's submission deadline was set for 19 April 2021, with the award period being initiated the same day. The process aims to bolster applied research and development by equipping users with advanced analytical capabilities in Sheffield, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in materials science, manufacturing, and healthcare technologies. Companies have the potential to engage in knowledge exchange and collaboration, and they may develop new materials or improve existing products. Winning this tender could also enhance a business's competitiveness in key sectors by increasing product performance and market opportunities, ultimately leading to growth and innovation in response to the evolving demands of research and industry.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University wishes to procure a Transmission Electron Microscope. The project is receiving funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. The TEM will support applied research and development in a wide range of applications and materials types, from metallic alloys, glasses and ceramics, polymer composites and hybrid Bio-compatible materials (e.g. hydro-gels). The instrument has been specified to be as flexible as possible so that many different users will be able to analyse their materials. This has included ways of mitigating electron beam damage to sensitive samples to allow "soft" materials to be studied. All references to "Sheffield Hallam University" include all wholly owned subsidiaries of the University, including but not limited to SHULaw.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sheffield Hallam University wishes to procure a Transmission Electron Microscope. The project is receiving funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding The TEM will support applied research and development in a wide range of applications and materials types, from metallic alloys, glasses and ceramics, polymer composites and hybrid Bio-compatible materials (e.g. hydro-gels). The instrument has been specified to be as flexible as possible so that many different users will be able to analyse their materials. This has included ways of mitigating electron beam damage to sensitive samples to allow "soft" materials to be studied. By imaging and analysing materials at ultra-high magnification the instrument can determine the fundamental mechanism responsible for a material's properties and performance and thus allows researchers in academia and in industry to tailor a material's properties to meet new challenges. This could be in terms of improved strength, hardness, high temperature performance and corrosion resistance, etc.. It allows the interaction between inorganic and organic (including biological) materials to be studied and modified for better performing medical devices or polymer composites. The capabilities enabled by this equipment will be of benefit to a broad range of companies, including SME's, in materials and manufacturing. The benefits / likely outcomes are; Development of new materials, materials failure investigations, understanding the effect of materials processing on microstructure and subsequent properties/applications. Also the examination of bio-compatible in support of health applications, for example, implants. The medium to longer term objectives, year 2 onwards, include work with business and academic partners, as well as industrial collaborators including RTOs. Focus in on regional companies (due to ERDF funding) to - * Develop new materials, products and components; Improve existing products and processes; and increase performance and market opportunities for companies through improved product life, longevity, durability, usability and/or enhanced functionality. * Increase competitiveness of UK and SCR companies in priority sectors, including manufacturing, health care technologies and devices * Increase the number of small and medium sized enterprises engaged in knowledge exchange and collaboration * Improve the commercialisation and market entry of new or enhanced products or services including by small and medium sized enterprises * Increase investment in research and innovation, including by small and medium sized enterprises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022766-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £999,999 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FEI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38512000 - Ion and molecular microscopes

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022766-2021
- 15 Mar 2021 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005208-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity
- http://www.shu.ac.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding
- https://www.shu.ac.uk/

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