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title: "School of Chemistry: Supply of FESEM, EPMA and Raman Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617230"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
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# School of Chemistry: Supply of FESEM, EPMA and Raman Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617230

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews initiated a procurement process for the supply of a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), an Electron Probe Microanalyser (EPMA), and a Confocal Raman Microscope, aimed at enhancing its electron microscopy facilities. This open tender, titled "School of Chemistry: Supply of FESEM, EPMA and Raman Microscope," took place in St Andrews, Scotland, and concluded the submission period on 9 April 2020. The total estimated value of the procurement process is £1,700,000, with an expected contract duration of 90 days post-award.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced microscopy equipment and related technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply scientific instrumentation, particularly those with capabilities in analytical microsystems, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could lead to further collaborations or contracts within the educational and research sectors, given the growing demand for state-of-the-art technology in academic institutions.

## Notice

The University of St Andrews is seeking to expand and update its electron microscopy facilities with the establishment of a new facility dedicated to analysis of light elements (Li - F) through the purchase of three new instruments. These are: [A.] a Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) equipped with a high spectral resolution soft x-ray emission spectrometer with the ability to detect ultra-low energy x-rays, [B.] an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) optimised for light element compositional analysis and [C.] a state of the art confocal Raman microscope.

### Lot Information

Electron Probe Microanalyser

The University of St Andrews is seeking to expand and update its electron microscopy facilities with the establishment of a new facility dedicated to analysis of light elements (Li - F) through the purchase of three new instruments. These are: [A.] a Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) equipped with a high spectral resolution soft x-ray emission spectrometer with the ability to detect ultra-low energy x-rays, [B.] an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) optimised for light element compositional analysis and [C.] a state of the art confocal Raman microscope.

Confocal Raman Microscope

The University of St Andrews is seeking to expand and update its electron microscopy facilities with the establishment of a new facility dedicated to analysis of light elements (Li - F) through the purchase of three new instruments. These are: [A.] a Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) equipped with a high spectral resolution soft x-ray emission spectrometer with the ability to detect ultra-low energy x-rays, [B.] an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) optimised for light element compositional analysis and [C.] a state of the art confocal Raman microscope.

Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope

The University of St Andrews is seeking to expand and update its electron microscopy facilities with the establishment of a new facility dedicated to analysis of light elements (Li - F) through the purchase of three new instruments. These are: [A.] a Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) equipped with a high spectral resolution soft x-ray emission spectrometer with the ability to detect ultra-low energy x-rays, [B.] an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) optimised for light element compositional analysis and [C.] a state of the art confocal Raman microscope.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393705 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | £17,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £821,341 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | JEOL (UK; RENISHAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393705
- 9 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383290

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383290&idx=1
  11th March 2020 - Portal Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383290
  School of Chemistry: Supply of FESEM, EPMA and Raman Microscope - The University of St Andrews is seeking to expand and update its electron microscopy facilities with the establishment of a new facility dedicated to analysis of light elements (Li - F) through the purchase of three new instruments. These are: [A.] a Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) equipped with a high spectral resolution soft x-ray emission spectrometer with the ability to detect ultra-low energy x-rays, [B.] an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) optimised for light element compositional analysis and [C.] a state of the art confocal Raman microscope.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393705
  School of Chemistry: Supply of FESEM, EPMA and Raman Microscope - The University of St Andrews is seeking to expand and update its electron microscopy facilities with the establishment of a new facility dedicated to analysis of light elements (Li - F) through the purchase of three new instruments. These are: [A.] a Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) equipped with a high spectral resolution soft x-ray emission spectrometer with the ability to detect ultra-low energy x-rays, [B.] an electron probe microanalyser (EPMA) optimised for light element compositional analysis and [C.] a state of the art confocal Raman microscope.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617230
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

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