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Published 26 Jul 2023, 16:05 BST

Official UK procurement notice

UKRI-2728 Scanning Electron Microscope SEM

Official notice

Authority: UK Research & Innovation-Science & Technology Facilities Council (Local council)

GoodsAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Sectors: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38) Delivery: North West (UKD61)
Awarded value£353,900published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 13 Dec 2022no call for competition
Awarded to Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Purchase of Scanning Electron Microscope (WCL) for Daresbury Laboratory

CPV: Scanning electron microscopes

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Procurement of Scanning Electron Microscope SEM for Daresbury Laboratory Hitachi…Awarded

Procurement of Scanning Electron Microscope SEM for Daresbury Laboratory Hitachi SU5000 Schottky VP Scanning Electron Microscope

  • SU5000, with 100mm x 50mm 5 axis computer-controlled stage
  • Ultra Stable Schottky Source
  • Everhart-Thornley SE detector
  • Top SE Detector (in-lens) in addition to in chamber Everhart Thornley SE detector
  • Solid state high sensitivity multi-annular 5-segment BSE detector
  • UVD low Vacuum SE detector
  • Multi-ZigZag large area capture
  • Hitachi Maps 3D surface roughness profiling software
  • Navi Cam sample navigation camera and Chamberscope
  • Oxford Instruments Symmetry S2 EBSD with integrated AztecHKL
  • Ultimax 100 EDS detector with Aztec live advanced
  • Deceleration Mode
  • Variable Pressure Mode
  • 23” LCD Monitor
  • Digital Beam control and External communication interface (EDX ready)
  • Accessories: Scroll pump, air compressor & 100V transformer
  • Training: Two days operator & applications training included
  • Warranty: One year comprehensive warranty. Includes delivery and installation
Delivery: North West · Warrington

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
26 Jul 2023, 16:05 BST
Last source update
26 Jul 2023, 16:05 BST
Authority reference
UKRI-2728
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-021700
Classification (CPV)
Scanning electron microscopes
Delivery area
North West (UKD61)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ea9a Find a Tender
Why no open competition

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights

Published justification

Contract awarded in alignment with PCR(2025) Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii).The supplier is the only provider with the legacy knowledge and technical skills needed to deliver and manage the product.

Publisher note: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf To view this notice, please click here: <a href="https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=798115400" target="_blank">https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=798115400</a> GO Reference: GO-2023726-PRO-23497882

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £353,9001 contract exc. VAT
Bids received 1
Contracts signed 1latest 13 Dec 2022
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH£353,900 †—Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

UK Research & Innovation-Science & Technology Facilities Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilBody governed by public lawResearch Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, South West, SN2 1FLContact name, email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbHAwarded supplierBR009600 Techspace One, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, North West, WA4 4ABContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.