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title: "Provision of Electron Microscopes (S/TEM and FIB-SEM) for The Bridge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f476"
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# Provision of Electron Microscopes (S/TEM and FIB-SEM) for The Bridge

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f476

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Electron Microscopes (S/TEM and FIB-SEM) for The Bridge" project, classified under the goods category, specifically focused on electron microscopes. This tender is currently in the award stage and has a total budget of £1.15 million, funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the Single Local Growth Fund. The tender period ended on 8 December 2021, with the project based in Lincolnshire, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows for wider participation.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment industry, particularly those specialising in electron microscopy. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying S/TEM and FIB-SEM equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The funding backing adds additional attractiveness, as it demonstrates a serious commitment to innovation in research and development, potentially benefiting suppliers who can offer competitively priced, high-quality solutions.

## Notice

The University has obtained tenders for a combined requirement of a both a scanning transmission electron microscope (S/TEM) and a focussed ion beam scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM) for The Bridge project. This project is externally funded by the European Regional Development Fund along with the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the Single Local Growth Fund.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has obtained tenders for a combined requirement for both a scanning transmission electron microscope (S/TEM) and a focussed ion beam scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM). A single supplier has been sought for both the S/TEM and FIB-SEM. The project is externally funded by the European Regional Development Fund along with the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the Single Local Growth Fund. A fixed budget of PS1.15m (excluding VAT) applies for this tender. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y6YNJKKC87

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004049-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,150,000 |
| Lots value | £1,150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes
- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes
- 38511200 - Transmission electron microscope
- 38514000 - Darkfield and scanning probe microscopes
- 38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004049-2022
- 8 Nov 2021 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027913-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lincoln.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=661875516
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y6YNJKKC87
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Electron-microscopes./Y6YNJKKC87

## Provenance

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