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Published 6 Dec 2024

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Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM

Authority: University of Bristol

Open procedure (above threshold)
CPV: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38000000)
Published contract value£1,499,734Exc. VAT
Contract ends 31 Mar 2028
Awarded to FEI UK Ltd
Contract starts 14 Feb 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The University of Bristol is sought tenders for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/ Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage that will allow the milling of lamella from frozen-hydrated cells and tissue (via cryo lift out). A contract has now been awarded to FEI UK Ltd following an Open Tender.

Published procurement details

Procedure
Open procedure (above threshold)
Buyer reference
tender_462519/1452488
Category
Goods
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
No
Tender deadline
Published
Procurement method
Open
Additional classifications 1: Reference
38511000
Additional classifications 1: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 1: Description
Electron microscopes
Additional classifications 2: Reference
38511100
Additional classifications 2: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 2: Description
Scanning electron microscopes
Additional classifications 3: Reference
38512100
Additional classifications 3: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 3: Description
Ion microscopes
Additional classifications 4: Reference
38515200
Additional classifications 4: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 4: Description
Fluorescent microscopes
Tender contract period: Start date
Tender contract period: End date
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
South West, United Kingdom; BS8 1TQ

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Notice published
    6 Dec 2024
  2. Award decision
    14 Feb 2025
  3. Contract starts
    14 Feb 2025
  4. Contract ends
    31 Mar 2028

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

  • University of BristolContracting authority 4th Floor, Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane, Bristol, BS1 5DS, EnglandContact email

Suppliers named on the notice

  • FEI UK LtdSupplier c/o Oakwood Corporate Services Ltd, 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DT
    Identifier
    2380120 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

Source record

Source
Contracts Finder
Notice language
en
Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-92318b91-028a-4c19-b3e8-47694c258b47-2025-02-14T15:02:35Z
Published
6 Dec 2024
Latest update
14 Feb 2025
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-92318b91-028a-4c19-b3e8-47694c258b47
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-92318b91-028a-4c19-b3e8-47694c258b47-1