Published date: 20 October 2021

This notice was replaced on 15 February 2022

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 15 February 2022)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Scanning electron microscopes - 38511100

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£114,000

Procurement reference

3022/JN

Published date

20 October 2021

Closing date

19 November 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

27 January 2022

Contract end date

28 January 2022

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The University of Sheffield's Department of Materials Science and Engineering with funding from the EPSRC are looking to procure a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The required SEM will provide an underpinning multi-user environment with which to perform high throughput electron beam imaging to nm resolution with an ability for simultaneous X-ray compositional analysis (EDS) of a broad range of materials. These materials include, but not restricted to, metals, ceramics, polymers/biomaterials and glasses. The instrument must include the ability to image non-conducting or beam sensitive materials though variable accelerating voltage and pressure modes. An overarching requirement is the instrument will offer a modern accessible interface for ease of use, particularly for neurodiverse users. Potential suppliers should note that the instrument may be utilised for imaging and analysis of low activity radioactive specimens, containing uranium or thorium, primarily as solid samples.

This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

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About the buyer

Contact name

James Noble

Address

Western Bank
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
England

Email

james.noble@sheffield.ac.uk