Supply of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

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  "id": "053656-2026",
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  "date": "2026-06-08T10:33:39+01:00",
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    "id": "GB-PPON-PBHC-6261-BLLQ",
    "name": "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
  },
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          "startDate": "2027-03-31T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
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    "title": "Supply of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)",
    "value": {
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      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 720000
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      "id": "2023/54",
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    "description": "APHA is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a planned procurement for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) to support biological and pathological imaging applications.\nThe current requirement is anticipated to include:\n- A 120 kV class Transmission Electron Microscope (operating range approximately 80–120 kV);\n- Capability for routine biological imaging, including viruses, bacteria, and cellular structures;\n- Resolution appropriate for routine biological transmission electron microscopy, typically within the sub‑nanometre range;\n- A system suitable for multi‑user laboratory environments, with intuitive operation and appropriate levels of automation\nIntegration with appropriate digital imaging, detectors, and control software;\n- Full installation, commissioning, training, and ongoing support arrangements.\nThis notice relates to pre‑market engagement only and is not a call for competition.",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-09-01T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
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      "id": "GB-PPON-PBHC-6261-BLLQ",
      "name": "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY",
      "roles": [
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      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKI32",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street"
      },
      "details": {
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            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - central government"
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      "identifier": {
        "id": "PBHC-6261-BLLQ",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PNBD-3289-CDGX",
      "name": "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS",
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      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKI32",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street"
      },
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        "url": "https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome"
      },
      "identifier": {
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        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "roleDetails": "Commercial Lead",
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk"
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  "language": "en",
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        "id": "053656-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053656-2026",
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        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-06-08T10:33:39+01:00"
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    "milestones": [
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        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-06-19T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "The Authority is conducting this pre‑market engagement to inform its procurement approach and to understand the feasibility of installing a TEM within an existing laboratory environment. Suppliers are invited to provide high‑level, indicative information in relation to:\n- Availability of systems capable of meeting the above requirement;\n- Feasibility of installation within the following indicative site constraints:\nCeiling height: ~2.4 m\nRoom footprint: ~4 m × 4 m\n- Indicative delivery and implementation lead times.\nSuppliers should highlight any key spatial, clearance, or facility requirements, and identify any constraints or risks associated with installation.\nTo support this exercise, APHA intends to offer site visits to suppliers with potentially suitable equipment, to:\n- View the proposed installation space;\n-Undertake indicative measurement and assessment;\n- Identify any potential constraints or considerations.\nSite visits will be arranged on an open and equal basis.\nSuppliers are invited to respond by 19th June 2026, by contacting: Melanie Swain – melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk\nSite visits are expected to be completed by 30th June 2026.\nThis exercise is for information gathering only. No formal proposals are required, and no evaluation or selection of suppliers or equipment will be undertaken at this stage.\nThe Authority reserves the right to follow up with suppliers to further clarify responses, with any new material information shared appropriately."
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}