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title: "Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0389a3

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope for the EM Labs Small Research Facility. The procurement process was completed under a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 13th May 2022. The procurement aimed to source equipment for staff, post-graduates, and visitors to observe and characterise earth science materials. The successful bid came from FEI UK Ltd.

This tender for the Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in supplying high-tech laboratory equipment to partner with academic institutions for research and scientific advancements. Companies with expertise in developing cutting-edge instruments for material analysis and research purposes would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The contract was awarded to FEI UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicating potential for growth opportunities in the scientific equipment market.

## Notice

A Field Emission sourced Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) for the EM Labs Small Research Facility based in the School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful bid shall provide a package that shall enable robust and cost-effective routine, high-volume throughput of samples with minimal maintenance thereby enabling near continuous operation. The instrumentation shall be used to observe and characterise both morphology and chemistry of earth science materials. User base includes staff, post-graduates and visitors to the School of Earth Sciences with a wide range of SEM experience from novice to expert user. Our assessment of the adaptability for the assets to our multi-user environment is the priority component of this procurement.

### Procurement Information

Mini competition from NWUPC Framework for High Value Lab Equipment Reference: LAB3123 NW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033985-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2022 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2022 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033985-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.ac.uk

## Provenance

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