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title: "Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c31b"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c31b

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has successfully completed its open procurement process for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage. The procurement falls under the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment category (CPV code 38000000). This contract, valued at £1,499,734, was awarded to FEI UK Ltd. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure and covered the UK region. Key dates for this process included a tender period ending on 13 January 2025, with the contract being signed on 14 February 2024. The bought equipment addresses needs for both frozen-hydrated cells milling and volume EM imaging of fixed specimens, among other capabilities.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in high-precision laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those offering cutting-edge technology solutions for electron microscopy. Companies with expertise in integrating complex systems, especially those capable of delivering advanced microscopy solutions with cryo-stages, would find such tenders advantageous for business growth. Participating in this kind of procurement not only opens doors to collaborate with educational institutions like the University of Bristol but also enhances the service portfolio by delivering high-value equipment and potentially fostering long-term partnerships with the academic sector.

## Notice

The University of Bristol is sought tenders for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/ Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage that will allow the milling of lamella from frozen-hydrated cells and tissue (via cryo lift out). A contract has now been awarded to FEI UK Ltd following an Open Tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Bristol is sought tenders for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/ Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage that will allow the milling of lamella from frozen-hydrated cells and tissue (via cryo lift out). A contract has now been awarded to FEI UK Ltd following an Open Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005178-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,499,734 |

## 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

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005178-2025
- 6 Dec 2024 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039464-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.ac.uk
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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