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title: "Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system"
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# Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d01f

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has completed the procurement process for acquiring a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and an Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system. This goods procurement is funded by the EPSRC and is required to be delivered by 31st March 2025. The contract was awarded to Hitachi High-Tech under a limited procurement method, specifically through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement falls outside the scope of the directive and is categorised under CPV code 38511100. Key locations for delivery are in Leeds, within the UKE42 region. The contract was signed on 14th January 2025 with an overall value of £180,982 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the high-technology and scientific equipment sectors, particularly those capable of delivering advanced microscopy and analytical systems. Businesses specialising in the production, supply, and support of high-precision instruments would find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement method indicates a strong preference for suppliers who can meet stringent deadlines and specific technical requirements, hence fostering opportunities for companies that already have established capabilities and partnerships in such specialised fields.

## Notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Hitachi Hi-Tech to purchase a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system. The requirement is funded by the EPSRC. Under the terms of the funding it is a mandatory requirement that the equipment will be fully delivered on or before 31st March 2025. Hitachi High-Tech are the only vendor who can meet this deadline.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Hitachi Hi-Tech to purchase a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system. The requirement is funded by the EPSRC. Under the terms of the funding it is a mandatory requirement that the equipment will be fully delivered on or before 31st March 2025. Hitachi High-Tech are the only vendor who can meet this deadline.

### Procurement Information

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Hitachi Hi-Tech to purchase a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system. The requirement is funded by the EPSRC. Under the terms of the funding it is a mandatory requirement that the equipment will be fully delivered on or before 31st March 2025. Hitachi High-Tech are the only vendor who can meet this deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001300-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,982 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | HITACHI HIGH-TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001300-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=917410969

## Provenance

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