--- title: "ITT - Research Scanning Electron Microscope" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0369dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0369dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0369dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0369dc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2022-09-21" --- # ITT - Research Scanning Electron Microscope Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0369dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0369dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0369dc.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a Scanning Electron Microscope for high-resolution micro-structural characterisation of various samples. The microscope should support imaging of biological nanoparticles as small as 10 nm and large regions exceeding 10mm. It must be capable of analytical measurements using Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) and Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD). The contract period for this tender runs from 30th December 2022 to 29th December 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period closing on 21st October 2022 and the bid opening scheduled for the same day. This tender from the National Physical Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete. Companies providing equipment suitable for high-resolution imaging, analytical measurements, and mechanical testing should consider bidding. The completion deadline for submissions is 21st October 2022, providing potential vendors a chance to engage with NPL for this specialised equipment procurement opportunity. ## Notice The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a Scanning Electron Microscope suitable for high resolution micro-structural characterisation of a wide range of samples. Imaging capabilities should encompass ultra-high resolution of biological nanoparticles with dimensions of 10 nm through to image acquisition of regions > 10 mm in size through stitching of multiple images. Conductive and non-conductive samples will require to be imaged and methods for charge dissipation without significant loss of resolution will be required. The microscope is also required to be suitable for analytical measurements by Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) and Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD). Detectors for these methods should be supplied as an integrated solution and the system must be capable of high beam current densities to enable these detectors to run at their highest possible rates whilst also maintaining capabilities for high resolution imaging with low beam currents. It is also intended to use the microscope for in situ micromechanical testing, so the specification also includes the provision of a mechanical test stage suitable for testing of mm scale test samples, including heating to high temperatures. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a Scanning Electron Microscope suitable for high resolution micro-structural characterisation of a wide range of samples. Imaging capabilities should encompass ultra-high resolution of biological nanoparticles with dimensions of 10 nm through to image acquisition of regions > 10 mm in size through stitching of multiple images. Conductive and non-conductive samples will require to be imaged and methods for charge dissipation without significant loss of resolution will be required. The microscope is also required to be suitable for analytical measurements by Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) and Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD). Detectors for these methods should be supplied as an integrated solution and the system must be capable of high beam current densities to enable these detectors to run at their highest possible rates whilst also maintaining capabilities for high resolution imaging with low beam currents. It is also intended to use the microscope for in situ micromechanical testing, so the specification also includes the provision of a mechanical test stage suitable for testing of mm scale test samples, including heating to high temperatures. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026316-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Dec 2022 - 29 Dec 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 21 Sep 2022 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026316-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.npl.co.uk - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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