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title: "Tescan FEG SEM"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000670655"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-02-02"
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# Tescan FEG SEM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000670655

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, a prominent educational institution located in Edinburgh, UK, has successfully completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Tescan FEG SEM". This contract, falling under the goods industry category, involves the provision of a system capable of sub-nanometre image resolving power, enhancing the current Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to accommodate changes in wafer metrics. The award was made through an open procurement method, and the contract, valued at £100,000, was signed on 22 November 2021. The delivery location for the items is the Scottish Microelectronics Centre in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced imaging technology and electronics. Companies that manufacture or supply semiconductor equipment, imaging solutions, or related technological advancements would be well-suited to compete in future procurement processes in this sector. Engaging with the University of Edinburgh can provide avenues for growth, particularly for suppliers seeking to collaborate in the academic and research domains.

## Notice

Extending the ability of the current SEM to accommodate the changes in wafer metrics and provide a system with sub nanometre image resolving power.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(4)(b) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: For the purchase of additional goods, where the University would have compatibility issues or disproportionate technical difficulties in purchasing from a party other than original supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439379 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | TESCAN-UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439379

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439379
  Tescan FEG SEM - Extending the ability of the current SEM to accommodate the changes in wafer metrics and provide a system with sub nanometre image resolving power.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670655

## Provenance

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