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Supply of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 02:17.

Opportunity overview

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. The current requirement is anticipated to include: - A 120 kV class Transmission Electron Microscope (operating range approximately 80–120 kV); - Capability for routine biological imaging, including viruses, bacteria, and cellular structures; - Resolution appropriate for routine biological transmission electron microscopy, typically within the sub‑nanometre range; - A system suitable for multi‑user laboratory environments, with intuitive operation and appropriate levels of automation Integration with appropriate digital imaging, detectors, and control software; - Full installation, commissioning, training, and ongoing support arrangements. This notice relates to pre‑market engagement only and is not a call for competition.

Classification

  • CPV38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
P39867
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Sept 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
31 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
38000000
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
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: - Availability of systems capable of meeting the above requirement; - Feasibility of installation within the following indicative site constraints: Ceiling height: ~2.4 m Room footprint: ~4 m × 4 m - Indicative delivery and implementation lead times. Suppliers should highlight any key spatial, clearance, or facility requirements, and identify any constraints or risks associated with installation. To support this exercise, APHA intends to offer site visits to suppliers with potentially suitable equipment, to: - View the proposed installation space; -Undertake indicative measurement and assessment; - Identify any potential constraints or considerations. Site visits will be arranged on an open and equal basis. Suppliers are invited to respond by 19th June 2026, by contacting: Melanie Swain – melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk Site visits are expected to be completed by 30th June 2026. This 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. The Authority reserves the right to follow up with suppliers to further clarify responses, with any new material information shared appropriately.
Due
19 Jun 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
053656-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
8 Jun 2026, 10:33
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Id
GB-PPON-PBHC-6261-BLLQ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBHC-6261-BLLQ

Address

Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 2
Name
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Id
GB-PPON-PNBD-3289-CDGX
Role Details
Commercial Lead

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNBD-3289-CDGX

Address

Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Details

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P 4DF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ2 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 053656-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·