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title: "National Museums Scotland - SEM & Analytics Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000676326"
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# National Museums Scotland - SEM & Analytics Procurement

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000676326

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## Summary

The National Museums Scotland is seeking suppliers for the SEM & Analytics Procurement, focusing on acquiring a Variable Pressure Field-Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscope (VP FEG-SEM) and associated analytical detectors for high-resolution imaging in their collection materials. This procurement falls within the goods category and utilises an open procedure under an active tender stage in Edinburgh, UK. The tender period is set to close on 9 February 2022, and potential bidders are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and analytical instruments, especially those with expertise in electron microscopy and associated technologies. Companies that provide high-quality products and have a robust understanding of material analysis in cultural and historical contexts will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement's emphasis on quality alongside price criteria underscores the need for excellence and innovation in proposals.

## Notice

This tender seeks to procure a Variable Pressure Field-Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscope (VP FEG-SEM) and a range of analytical detectors to enable high-resolution imaging and analysis which can be used in concert to inform our understanding of a range of materials present in our collections (archaeological metallurgy, minerals, pigments, glass, enamels, organic materials etc).

### Lot Information

RGB/COLOUR CATHODOLUMINESCENCE DETECTOR (CL)

Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.. Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

Options: Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

VARIABLE PRESSURE FIELD-EMISSION GUN SEM (VP FEG-SEM)

Please see full specification in attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender.. Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

Options: Please see full details in attached Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender.

ENERGY-DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM

LOT 3: A) TRANSFER OF EXISTING ENERGY-DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM & SOFTWARE UPGRADE; OR B) A NEW EDS SYSTEM; AS WELL AS A WAVELENGTH DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROMETER (WDS) AND ELECTRON BACKSCATTER DIFFRACTION (EBSD) MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM. Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.. Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

FEG-SEM Equipment Including All Parts

Please see Schedule 3- Invitation to Tender for full specification.. Please see Schedule 3- Invitation to Tender for full specification.

FIELD EMISSION GUN

A FIELD-EMISSION GUN SEM WITH VARIABLE PRESSURE WITH RGB/COLOUR CATHODOLUMINESCENCE DETECTOR (CL); AS WELL AS AN A) TRANSFER OF EXISTING ENERGY-DISPERSIVE X-RAY MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM & SOFTWARE UPGRADE OR B) A NEW EDS SYSTEM; WAVELENGTH DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROMETER (WDS); AS WELL AS AN ELECTRON BACKSCATTER DIFFRACTION (EBSD) MICROANALYSIS SYSTEM. Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.. Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: Please see attached Schedule 3-Invitation to Tender for full details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436809 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 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 | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1JF |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436809
- 23 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436653

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436653&idx=5
  23rd December 2021 - This appendix sets out scoring definitions for quality and price
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436653&idx=4
  23rd December 2021 - Clarification on Lots being tendered for
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436653&idx=1
  23rd December 2021 - Schedule 1 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436653&idx=2
  23rd December 2021 - Schedule 2 - Pricing Schedule for completion
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436653&idx=3
  23rd December 2021 - Schedule 3 - Invitation to Tender and Tenderer's Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436653
  National Museums Scotland - SEM & Analytics Procurement - This tender seeks to procure a Variable Pressure Field-Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscope (VP FEG-SEM) and a range of analytical detectors to enable high-resolution imaging and analysis which can be used in concert to inform our understanding of a range of materials present in our collections (archaeological metallurgy, minerals, pigments, glass, enamels, organic materials etc).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436809
  National Museums Scotland - SEM & Analytics Procurement - This tender seeks to procure a Variable Pressure Field-Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscope (VP FEG-SEM) and a range of analytical detectors to enable high-resolution imaging and analysis which can be used in concert to inform our understanding of a range of materials present in our collections (archaeological metallurgy, minerals, pigments, glass, enamels, organic materials etc).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000676326

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