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title: "MS 1300-HR3 Ultra High Sensitivity Magnetic Sector SIMS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000765019"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-04-26"
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# MS 1300-HR3 Ultra High Sensitivity Magnetic Sector SIMS

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000765019

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## Summary

The University Of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process through a limited tender for the purchase of an Ion Microprobe system named MS 1300-HR³ Ultra High Sensitivity Magnetic Sector SIMS. This award, valued at approximately €6,353,000, was signed on 26th April 2024. The University's procurement was motivated by the unique design and specification requirements of the Ion Microprobe, crucial for meeting the analytical demands of the NERC and the UK Earth and Environmental Science community.

This procurement opportunity by the University Of Edinburgh is particularly suited for businesses involved in manufacturing high-tech analytical instruments or providing maintenance and support services for such equipment. The procurement stage has now advanced to the contract award phase, enhancing business opportunities for suppliers in this specialised industry category. Businesses with expertise in magnetic sector Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer (SIMS) instruments and related technology are well-placed to compete for such specialised tenders.

## Notice

Ion Microprobe, Ion Mass Spectrometer (SIMS)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for an Ion Microprobe which is a one-off purchase with a 3-year maintenance and support plan which will run from date of commissioning until 3- years post commissioning and acceptance. Cameca is the only company in the world that manufactures and sells magnetic sector Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer (SIMS) instruments. These instruments use a combination of dual primary ion sources (Oxygen and Caesium), a secondary ion column including a combination of an electrostatic sector and a magnetic sector associated with a powerful detection system that were part of the specification required to meet the requirements for this purchase. This instrument's design, versatility and specification is unique and essential to meet the diverse analytical requirements of NERC and the UK Earth and Environmental Science community.

### Procurement Information

This procurement is for an Ion Microprobe which is a one-off purchase with a 3-year maintenance and support plan which will run from date of commissioning until 3- years post commissioning and acceptance. Cameca is the only company in the world that manufactures and sells magnetic sector Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer (SIMS) instruments. These instruments use a combination of dual primary ion sources (Oxygen and Caesium), a secondary ion column including a combination of an electrostatic sector and a magnetic sector associated with a powerful detection system that were part of the specification required to meet the requirements for this purchase. This instrument's design, versatility and specification is unique and essential to meet the diverse analytical requirements of NERC and the UK Earth and Environmental Science community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504029 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,353,000 |

## 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 | CAMECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504029

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR504029
  MS 1300-HR3 Ultra High Sensitivity Magnetic Sector SIMS - Ion Microprobe, Ion Mass Spectrometer (SIMS)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765019
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

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