Lot 1
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Statuscomplete
AwardedFind a Tender · award
Scanning Electron Microscope
Buyer: ORE Catapult →
BuyerORE Catapult
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published4 Feb 2026
What is being bought
Enhanced Tribology Lab Capabilities: This is a CapEx request for the acquisition of the Scanning Electron Microscope to enhance the diagnostic capabilities of the new Tribology Lab under Materials Service: A SEM-EDX system uniquely combines high-resolution imaging, elemental analysis, and localized surface examination, offering capabilities far beyond conventional microscopy. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011717487
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Framework agreementNot published
Dynamic purchasing systemNot published
Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleDue to the value 5 quotes were obtained by the evaluation team and scored accordingly. When combining their technical and commercial score gave a most favourable outcome.
Rationale classificationssingleSuppliersTechnicalReasons
Special regimeNot published
Covered byNot published
Submission policyNot published
Selection criteriaNot published
Risk detailsNot published
Planning & early market engagement
BudgetNot published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Planning documents0
Planning milestones0
No planning milestones published.
Related procurements
No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.
Awards
1
Statusactive
SupplierJoel
Contracts
1
Statusactive
Value£89,603
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| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-05d2e6 |
|---|---|
| Latest release ID | 009796-2026 |
| Latest release timestamp | Wed Feb 04 2026 10:05:16 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | Not published |
| Tender status | complete |
| Procurement method | direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Main procurement category | Not published |
| Above threshold | Not published |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | Not published |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | Not published |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | Not published |
| Submission method details | Not published |
| Submission languages | Not published |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | Not published |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 0 |
| Tender documents in source | 0 |
| Awards in latest release | 1 |
| Contracts in latest release | 1 |
| Parties in latest release | 2 |
Notice history
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2026 | award, contract | 009796-2026 |
| 24 Oct 2025 | award, contract | 068310-2025 |
| 23 Oct 2025 | award, contract | 067998-2025 |
All source data
Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.
Complete current OCDS release JSON
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