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title: "2023-24/4174 - Supply of a Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) system"
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# 2023-24/4174 - Supply of a Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ad3d

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has announced an award for the supply of a Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) system, classified under the industry category of scanning electron microscopes (CPV code 38511100). The award, valued at £241,967.6, was finalised on 16 December 2024, with the contract awarded to Quantum Design. The main location for delivery is Leeds, identified as region UKE42. This procurement process, initiated as a tender and conducted using a competitive procedure with negotiation, has moved to the award stage and is considered complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and servicing of advanced electron microscopy equipment. Particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it underscores the potential for growth within the scientific research and educational sectors, especially those dealing in high-precision instrumentation. Companies with relevant technical expertise and experience in delivering complex equipment to university settings would find this contract especially advantageous for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

NOTICE OF AWARD OF a scanning precession electron diffraction (SPED) system

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NOTICE OF AWARD OF a scanning precession electron diffraction (SPED) system. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4ZZ252N32

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006137-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £241,967 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006137-2025
- 17 Oct 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033547-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=927790899
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4ZZ252N32
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Scanning-electron-microscopes./M4ZZ252N32

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