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title: "UKRI-2728 Scanning Electron Microscope SEM"
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# UKRI-2728 Scanning Electron Microscope SEM

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION-SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ea9a

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation-Science & Technology Facilities Council has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of a Scanning Electron Microscope SEM in Warrington. The procurement process was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £353,900, was signed on 13th December 2022. The procurement was aimed at acquiring goods in the industry category of scanning electron microscopes.

This procurement opportunity for a Scanning Electron Microscope SEM presents potential business growth prospects for suppliers of advanced microscopy equipment and services. Businesses specialising in the supply, installation, and maintenance of high-tech scientific equipment, particularly in the field of scanning electron microscopes, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The successful supplier was Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH, demonstrating the importance of industry knowledge and technical expertise in securing such public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscope (WCL) for Daresbury Laboratory

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of Scanning Electron Microscope SEM for Daresbury Laboratory Hitachi SU5000 Schottky VP Scanning Electron Microscope * SU5000, with 100mm x 50mm 5 axis computer-controlled stage * Ultra Stable Schottky Source * Everhart-Thornley SE detector * Top SE Detector (in-lens) in addition to in chamber Everhart Thornley SE detector * Solid state high sensitivity multi-annular 5-segment BSE detector * UVD low Vacuum SE detector * Multi-ZigZag large area capture * Hitachi Maps 3D surface roughness profiling software * Navi Cam sample navigation camera and Chamberscope * Oxford Instruments Symmetry S2 EBSD with integrated AztecHKL * Ultimax 100 EDS detector with Aztec live advanced * Deceleration Mode * Variable Pressure Mode * 23" LCD Monitor * Digital Beam control and External communication interface (EDX ready) * Accessories: Scroll pump, air compressor & 100V transformer * Training: Two days operator & applications training included * Warranty: One year comprehensive warranty. Includes delivery and installation

### Procurement Information

Contract awarded in alignment with PCR(2025) Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii).The supplier is the only provider with the legacy knowledge and technical skills needed to deliver and manage the product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021700-2023 |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 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 | £353,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION-SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLD61 Warrington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021700-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=798115400
- https://www.ukri.org
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

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