---
title: "G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fb53"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fb53

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking tenders for the "G-FIB Upgrade - EBSD System", aimed at enhancing its existing Gallium Focused Ion Beam (Ga-FIB) equipment. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as "Ion microscopes" (CPV code 38512100). The tender process, which is currently in the award stage following completion, concluded with a signed contract valued at £104,536 on 25 February 2022. The substantial contract includes requirements for the design, manufacture, and installation of an Electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) detector, with deliveries expected at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the design and manufacturing of advanced microscopy tools and equipment. Firms engaged in the production of electron microscopes and related technologies would find this procurement particularly relevant. The open procedure invites competitive bids, making it an excellent avenue for suppliers aiming to expand their presence in the scientific and industrial markets, especially within the realm of nuclear research and advanced imaging solutions.

## Notice

The design, manufacture and installation of an EBSD upgrade to existing Gallium Focused Ion Beam (Ga-FIB). The UKAEA wishes to procure an Electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) detector and associated hardware and software for use on a Thermo Fisher Helios 600i (SN: 9921923) Gallium focussed ion beam instrument.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The UKAEA wishes to procure an Electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) detector and associated hardware and software for use on a Thermo Fisher Helios 600i (SN: 9921923) Gallium focussed ion beam instrument.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006161-2022 |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,536 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOANALYSIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes
- 38512100 - Ion microscopes
- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2022 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006161-2022
- 30 Nov 2021 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029666-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40574&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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