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title: "Nanomanipulator upgrade for Analytical Cryo enabled versatile Focused ion beam / Scanning Electron Microscope instrument"
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# Nanomanipulator upgrade for Analytical Cryo enabled versatile Focused ion beam / Scanning Electron Microscope instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ad3e

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has completed a public procurement process for a Nanomanipulator upgrade for an Analytical Cryo-enabled versatile Focused Ion Beam / Scanning Electron Microscope instrument. The award was made to Tescan, the original manufacturer of the instrument, who was appointed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. This contract, valued at £31,879, was signed on 7th October 2024 and is located in Leeds, within the UKE42 region. The procurement was classified under the industry category for Scanning Electron Microscopes (CPV 38511100) and falls within the 'goods' procurement category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific instrumentation and upgrades, particularly those with capabilities in cryo-electron microscopy and ion beam technologies. Companies that can provide specialised equipment or services compatible with existing sophisticated instruments could benefit from partnering with universities and research institutions, potentially leading to further contracts in the scientific research sector. Given Tescan's involvement as the supplier, businesses in the same niche market that offer complementary technologies or services may also find collaborative opportunities to innovate and expand their offerings within this specialised industry segment.

## Notice

NOTICE OF AWARD of A Nanomanipulator upgrade for Analytical Cryo enabled versatile Focused ion beam / Scanning Electron Microscope instrument

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NOTICE OF AWARD of A Nanomanipulator upgrade for Analytical Cryo enabled versatile Focused ion beam / Scanning Electron Microscope instrument

### Procurement Information

Nanomanipulator upgrade for Analytical Cryo enabled versatile Focused ion beam / Scanning Electron Microscope instrument with integrated Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer. TESCAN ARE THE MANUFACTUERS OF THE ORIGNAL INSTRUMENT THEREFORE THE ONLY VENDOR WHO CAN PROVIDE UPGRADES

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033549-2024 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,879 |

## 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 9JZ |
| 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 | TESCAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033549-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=896475296

## Provenance

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