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title: "Electron Probe Microanalyzer"
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# Electron Probe Microanalyzer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828204

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for an Electron Probe Microanalyzer, intended to replace an existing instrument used by the School of Geosciences since 2002. The procurement falls under the Education category and involved an open procedure as part of the High Value Lab Equipment Framework (HVLE), Lot 3 LAB3162NW. The contract was awarded to JEOL (UK) Ltd, a large supplier based in Welwyn Garden City. Initially offered in November 2024, the contract was signed on 7th July 2025, valued at £1,117,045, with an option to extend service and support for two additional years, totalling eight years of agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those that can deliver high-value laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in electron microanalysis technology are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, as high technical precision and reliability are critical. Participation in the HVLE framework positions suppliers to attract further business from educational and research institutions, bolstering their presence in key markets within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

An Electron Probe Microanalyser is a device used to analyse materials at micron scale. It works by firing a beam of electrons at the substance, these electrons cause x-rays to be emitted from the substance, and that characteristic emission can be measured by detectors or generates analytical imaging substance composition. The school of Geosciences is seeking to purchase a new one of these systems. This will be a direct replacement for an existing instrument which has been in-situ since August 2002.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An Electron Probe Microanalyser is a device used to analyse materials at micron scale. It works by firing a beam of electrons at the substance, these electrons cause x-rays to be emitted from the substance, and that characteristic emission can be measured by detectors or generates analytical imaging substance composition. The school of Geosciences was seeking to purchase a new one of these systems. This will be a direct replacement for an existing instrument which has been in-situ since August 2002.. It was identified that this scope fell under the High Value Lab Equipment Framework (HVLE), Lot 3 LAB3162NW. The opportunity was offered to suppliers on that framework in November 2024 and only Jeol responded to confirm they could meet the requirement.

Options: Option to extend service and support for up to a further 2 years to give total agreement length of 8 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552961 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,117,045 |

## 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 | JEOL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552961

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552961
  Electron Probe Microanalyzer - An Electron Probe Microanalyser is a device used to analyse materials at micron scale. It works by firing a beam of electrons at the substance, these electrons cause x-rays to be emitted from the substance, and that characteristic emission can be measured by detectors or generates analytical imaging substance composition. The school of Geosciences is seeking to purchase a new one of these systems. This will be a direct replacement for an existing instrument which has been in-situ since August 2002.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828204

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