Award of Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope

The University of Glasgow has successfully issued a contract award notice for the procurement of a scanning transmission electron microscope under reference number PURCH2379. The total value of the contract is £3,920,724. This acquisition aims to enhance the university's capabilities in research and education, particularly in the field of advanced microscopy.

FEI Uk Ltd, based in Cheshire, has been selected as the contractor for this project. They offered a competitive proposal which was evaluated based on several criteria, including technical specifications, delivery, installation, and support services. The university received a total of three tenders for this contract, all from SMEs, demonstrating strong interest from the market.

The procurement process took place under an open procedure, and the university emphasized the importance of quality in its evaluation, assigning 55% of the weighting to technical specifications and additional points to delivery and support. The contract is set to significantly bolster the university's research initiatives in various scientific disciplines.

For further information about this procurement and to view the original tender documents, visit the Find a Tender website.