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title: "Supply, Delivery, Commissioning & Support of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000590195"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2019-12-17"
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# Supply, Delivery, Commissioning & Support of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000590195

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has recently completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, commissioning, and support of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). This contract, valued at £57,495, is classified under the goods category and was awarded through an open procurement method. Key dates include the contract signing on 5th November 2019 and the tender submission deadline, which had ended on 23rd September 2019. The procurement process is related to the educational sector, aligning with the university's research initiatives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in scientific equipment manufacturing and support services, particularly those with experience in providing high-quality microscopy solutions. Companies that specialise in goods within the electronics and scientific research sectors, particularly those capable of delivering after-sales support and commissioning services, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with the university’s research centres could also foster long-term partnerships, further enhancing business growth potential.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Commissioning & Support of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Commissioning & Support of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).

Options: In line with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375309 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,495 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375309
- 6 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365426
- 5 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359475

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359475
  Scanning Electron Microscope - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to procure a scanning electron microscope for a department based in the University of Strathclyde.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365426
  Supply, Delivery, Commissioning & Support of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) - The project relates to the procurement of a SEM for CMAC (Continuous Manufacturing & Crystallisation) Future Manufacturing Research Hub, which is a research centre within SIPBS (Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences). The Contract includes the supply, delivery & commissioning of this equipment, with the option to call-off an annual support plan thereafter.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375309
  Supply, Delivery, Commissioning & Support of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) - The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Commissioning & Support of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).

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