---
title: "single collector, dual source, compact geometry, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000574940"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2019-02-22"
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# single collector, dual source, compact geometry, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000574940

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## Summary

The procurement process for a compact geometry, dual source Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer was conducted by the University of Edinburgh, a central purchasing body located at Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, UK. This tender was completed with an award made to CAMECA, the sole manufacturer of the specified technology, under a limited procurement method that did not require prior publication of a call for competition. The tender was officially awarded on 31st October 2017, and the total contract value is £2,319,000. The primary industry category for this procurement is goods, specifically within the education sector.

This tender represents a unique business opportunity for companies in the high-tech instruments and scientific equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometry or related analytical technologies. Given that CAMECA was the sole supplier for this contract, it indicates a niche market with limited competition, suggesting that firms with innovative solutions or technologies that meet educational or analytical requirements may find suitable openings in similar future tenders. Businesses seeking growth in the educational or research markets should consider aligning their offerings with the specific needs of institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

single collector, dual source, compact geometry, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

single collector, dual source, compact geometry, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer

### Procurement Information

CAMECA are the sole company in the world who manufacture and sell a compact, magnetic sector, double focusing, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer (SIMS) that has dual ion beam sources. The instrument's design, versatility and specification is unique and that is essential to meet the diverse analytical requirements of the School and the UK Earth Science community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346274 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,319,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346274

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346274
  single collector, dual source, compact geometry, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer - single collector, dual source, compact geometry, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000574940

## Provenance

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