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University Of Sheffield

1734/331/SW/NAMRC/17 High-resolution table-top Scanning Electron Microscope

Laboratory EquipmentCPV 38000000 38500000 43000000
Value£80k
Awarded20 Aug 2017
Published29 Sept 2017
RegionNationwide
Outcome — awarded

This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

Contract value in context
£80ktotal contract value
median £70k
this tender£0£588k

This sits in the upper-middle of the Laboratory & Precision Equipment band — a substantial contract for the sector. Based on 9,869 valued Laboratory & Precision Equipment tenders in our corpus.

The brief

1734/331/SW/NAMRC/17 High-resolution Table-top Scanning Electron Microscope The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for the supply of a High-resolution Table-top Scanning Electron Microscope for use within the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research at Catcliffe, Rotherham.

Scope of Requirement: The Nuclear AMRC and its Materials laboratory identified a requirement for a compact Scanning Electron Microscope with capability for EDS analysis in support of research for the energy sector.

The SEM microscope will be used to measure components and test pieces manufactured during Nuclear AMRC research activities.

Please note the required equipment is a table-top microscope and as such tenderers should consider weight and height of the equipment quoted.

Tender Process and Documentation: This is a non-E.U. 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.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: 21st of August 2017 at 12 noon (UK time).

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for the supply of a High-resolution Table-top Scanning Electron Microscope for use within the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research at Catcliffe, Rotherham.

02

The Nuclear AMRC and its Materials laboratory

The Nuclear AMRC and its Materials laboratory identified a requirement for a compact Scanning Electron Microscope with capability for EDS analysis in support of research for the energy sector.

03

If you have any questions or comments

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.

04

Completed tenders must be returned through

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

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Source & provenance
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Stage
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