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Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM

University of Bristol · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:22.

Opportunity overview

The University of Bristol is sought tenders for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/ Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage that will allow the milling of lamella from frozen-hydrated cells and tissue (via cryo lift out). A contract has now been awarded to FEI UK Ltd following an Open Tender.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

FEI UK Ltd

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£1.5m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
14 Feb 2024
Award ID
005178-2025-Lab-2408-007-PC_3036-1
Status
active
Identifier
2380120
Location
Altrincham, UK, WA14 2DT, United Kingdom

Classification

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

Lots

  • The University of Bristol is sought tenders for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/ Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage that will allow the milling of lamella from frozen-hydrated cells and tissue (via cryo lift out). A contract has now been awarded to FEI UK Ltd following an Open Tender.£1.5m

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
2024-043685
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
13 Jan 2025, 13:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
13 Jan 2025, 13:00

Tender Period

Ends
13 Jan 2025, 13:00

Classification

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

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
The University of Bristol is sought tenders for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/ Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage that will allow the milling of lamella from frozen-hydrated cells and tissue (via cryo lift out). A contract has now been awarded to FEI UK Ltd following an Open Tender.

Value

Amount
1,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
80
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 3
Type
price
Description
80/20 Technical/Price

Contract period

Ends
31 Jul 2025, 23:59
Starts
17 Feb 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

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

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1015
Name
University of Bristol

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS1 5DS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
4th Floor, Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Bristol

Contact

Telephone
+44 01179289000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-132206
Name
Royal Courts of Justics

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Courts of Justics
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-138064
Name
FEI UK Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Altrincham
Postal Code
WA14 2DT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
c/o Oakwood Corporate Services Ltd, 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DT

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
2380120
Legal Name
FEI UK Ltd
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-1656
Name
Royal Court of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Court of Justice

Award information

Award 1
Id
005178-2025-Lab-2408-007-PC_3036-1
Title
Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-138064
Name
FEI UK Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
005178-2025-Lab-2408-007-PC_3036-1
Title
Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM
Status
active
Award ID
005178-2025-Lab-2408-007-PC_3036-1
Date Signed
14 Feb 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
1,499,734
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UK · BS1 5DS · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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