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| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | GB-London: Tabletop scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray capability (SEM-EDX) |
| Notice type: | Competitive Contract Notice |
| Authority: | Victoria and Albert Museum |
| Nature of contract: | Not applicable |
| Procedure: | Not applicable |
| Short Description: | The V&A wishes to procure a tabletop scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray capability (SEM-EDX) for the Science Section, for the investigation of samples and small objects from across the museum collections. The instrument chosen will be a ‘turn-key’ system and all hardware, firmware and software costs must be included in your tender return. In addition a one-year statutory warranty plus an additional four years of preventive maintenance should be included in the total cost. The instrument will be used on a bench or trolley in proximity of 13 amp, 240 volt AC, 50 Hz supply, in a non-air conditioned laboratory or in the galleries. Tenders may provide options or alternative quotes. Please note that the budget is not confirmed and the award of contract is subject to the V&A receiving the AHRC CapCo funding. |
| Published: | 03/11/2020 17:37 |
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1. Title: GB-London: Tabletop scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray capability (SEM-EDX)
2. Awarding Authority:
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, Kensington, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2079422229, Email: procurement@vam.ac.uk, URL: https://www.vam.ac.uk/
Attn: Lucia Burgio
3. Contract Type: Supplies
Sub Type: PURCHASE
4. Description: Microscopes. The V&A wishes to procure a tabletop scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray capability (SEM-EDX) for the Science Section, for the investigation of samples and small objects from across the museum collections.
The instrument chosen will be a ‘turn-key’ system and all hardware, firmware and software costs must be included in your tender return. In addition a one-year statutory warranty plus an additional four years of preventive maintenance should be included in the total cost.
The instrument will be used on a bench or trolley in proximity of 13 amp, 240 volt AC, 50 Hz supply, in a non-air conditioned laboratory or in the galleries.
Tenders may provide options or alternative quotes.
Please note that the budget is not confirmed and the award of contract is subject to the V&A receiving the AHRC CapCo funding.
5. CPV Codes:
38510000 - Microscopes.
6. NUTS Codes :
UKI3 - Inner London – West
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: Inner London – West,
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority: VA/CON/26/20
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: Category I: 50K to 100K
Currency: GBP
10. Deadline for Expression of Interest: 19/11/2020 12:00:00
11. Address to which they must be sent:
Paper and email copies will not be accepted, please submit your response via Delta
12. Other Information:
Other Information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Tabletop-scanning-electron-microscope-with-energy-dispersive-X-ray-capability-%28SEM-EDX%29/NSE723T4H3
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NSE723T4H3
TKR-2020113-PRO-17320357
Suitable for VCO: Yes
Procedure Type:OPEN
Period of Work Start date: 14/12/2020
Period of Work End date: 13/12/2025
Is this a Framework Agreement?: no