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title: "National Museums Scotland - SEM & Analytics Procurement"
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# National Museums Scotland - SEM & Analytics Procurement

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030520

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## Summary

The National Museums Scotland is seeking to procure a Variable Pressure Field-Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscope (VP FEG-SEM) along with various analytical detectors. This procurement, categorised under goods in the scanning electron microscope industry, is currently in the active tender stage. The tender period will conclude on 9th February 2022 at 17:00, with submissions accepted electronically. Potential vendors should direct their bids to the National Museums Collection Centre, located in Granton, Edinburgh, EH5 1JA.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment and analytical technologies, particularly those that provide scanning electron microscopes and related detection systems. Companies capable of delivering high-quality products that meet the specified award criteria, which prioritise quality (60%) and price (40%), would be well-positioned to compete in this process. The tender allows for bidders to combine lots, expanding the potential market for businesses that can offer comprehensive solutions.

## Notice

This tender seeks to procure a Variable Pressure Field-Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscope (VP FEG-SEM) and a range of analytical detectors to enable high-resolution imaging and analysis which can be used in concert to inform our understanding of a range of materials present in our collections (archaeological metallurgy, minerals, pigments, glass, enamels, organic materials etc).

### Lot Information

RGB/COLOUR CATHODOLUMINESCENCE DETECTOR (CL)

Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender. Additional information: Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

Options: Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

VARIABLE PRESSURE FIELD-EMISSION GUN SEM (VP FEG-SEM)

Please see full specification in attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender. Additional information: Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

Options: Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

ENERGY-DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM

LOT 3: A) TRANSFER OF EXISTING ENERGY-DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM & SOFTWARE UPGRADE; OR B) A NEW EDS SYSTEM; AS WELL AS A WAVELENGTH DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROMETER (WDS) AND ELECTRON BACKSCATTER DIFFRACTION (EBSD) MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM. Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details. Additional information: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

FEG-SEM Equipment Including All Parts

Please see Schedule 3- Invitation to Tender for full specification. Additional information: Please see Schedule 3- Invitation to Tender for full specification.

FIELD EMISSION GUN

A FIELD-EMISSION GUN SEM WITH VARIABLE PRESSURE WITH RGB/COLOUR CATHODOLUMINESCENCE DETECTOR (CL); AS WELL AS AN A) TRANSFER OF EXISTING ENERGY-DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM & SOFTWARE UPGRADE OR B) A NEW EDS SYSTEM; WAVELENGTH DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROMETER (WDS); AS WELL AS AN ELECTRON BACKSCATTER DIFFRACTION (EBSD) MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM. Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details. Additional information: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032378-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1JF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2021 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032378-2021
- 23 Dec 2021 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032169-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000676326
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00423

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