---
title: "Broad Ion Beam Cross Sectioning and Polishing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000627220"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-11-04"
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# Broad Ion Beam Cross Sectioning and Polishing System

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000627220

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University, which is seeking to acquire a Broad Ion Beam Cross Sectioning and Polishing System for its Medical Device Manufacturing Centre. This tender is classified under the goods category within the education industry. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 4th September 2020 at 12:00 PM. The contract must be delivered to the university's Riccarton campus in Edinburgh, UK.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and medical devices, particularly those capable of supplying ion beam milling systems or similar equipment. Suppliers with a solid financial standing—demonstrated by a general yearly turnover of at least £240,000 for the past two years—are encouraged to participate. Companies should be prepared to meet substantial insurance requirements and demonstrate adherence to modern regulatory standards relating to bidding for public contracts.

## Notice

The University requires a Ion beam milling system on behalf of the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC). The system should be a compact desktop configuration system complete with remote pumping system suitable for sectioning and polishing a wide range of materials utilised for medical device fabrication.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a Ion beam milling system on behalf of the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC). The system should be a compact desktop configuration system complete with remote pumping system suitable for sectioning and polishing a wide range of materials utilised for medical device fabrication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398808 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398808
- 4 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391753

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391753
  Broad Ion Beam Cross Sectioning and Polishing System - The University requires a Ion beam milling system on behalf of the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC). The system should be a compact desktop configuration system complete with remote pumping system suitable for sectioning and polishing a wide range of materials utilised for medical device fabrication.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398808
  Broad Ion Beam Cross Sectioning and Polishing System - The University requires a Ion beam milling system on behalf of the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC). The system should be a compact desktop configuration system complete with remote pumping system suitable for sectioning and polishing a wide range of materials utilised for medical device fabrication.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000627220
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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