Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0f-518c-71d2-9990-efbc133f33b9/scanning-electron-microscope [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Scanning Electron Microscope [University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) Estimated value £105,000 Published 20 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 30 Aug 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Biomedical Science for a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). This tender is a mini-competition under Lot 1 of the NWUPC Framework Agreement for: High Value Imaging/Analysis Systems & Microscopy Instrumentation, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment (HVLE) - Reference: Lab3054 NW The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation. For suppliers on Lot 1 of the above framework agreement the tender can be accessed via the University`s e-tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield). If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield) Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Wednesday 30th August 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). PLEASE NOTE - This tender is only open to suppliers accepted onto Lot 1 the applicable framework - Reference: Lab3054 NW ## CPV classification Scanning electron microscopes Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5ec5f8bf-2b77-43d7-9ec8-4a2ed77cf7b7) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileUniversity of Sheffield: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield)[SectorMore Laboratory & precision equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/laboratory-precision-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Advanced Fluorescence Microscope System with Widefield, Confocal and Super-Resolution Imaging Capabilities Heriot-Watt University 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-81b9-7047-bcb9-8150280217cb/supply-delivery-installation-and-commissioning-of-an-advanced-fluorescence-mic)[Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – LA3951C - Request-for-Tenders under Open (National) Procedure for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Elemental Analysis Machine for South East Technological University (SETU) Education Procurement Service (EPS) 24 days left 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-1970-701f-9611-8a327c84c981/ireland-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-la3951c)[Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment – Hochschule Reutlingen - Real-Time-PCR-System (qPCR-System) Hochschule Reutlingen 28 days left 14 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fcfe-7144-8a16-cbd70bc7ecea/germany-real-time-polymerase-chain-reaction-pcr-equipment-hochschule-reutl)[Rheometers – Hochschule Reutlingen - Rotationsrheometer Hochschule Reutlingen 28 days left 14 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0d67-7260-b1d0-93b54abccc35/germany-rheometers-hochschule-reutlingen-rotationsrheometer)[Metering instruments – Grandinių analizatorius (VNA analyzer) (NUTRAUKTAS) Lietuvos Respublikos ryšių reguliavimo tarnyba 5 days left 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-110e-71ce-b3c4-6b4eadd3d8fb/lithuania-metering-instruments-grandiniu-analizatorius-vna-analyzer-nutra)[Research, testing and scientific technical simulator – SZP/243-261/2026 Dostawa manekinów badawczych ATD wraz z wyposażeniem i urządzeniami peryferyjnymi. Politechnika Wrocławska 10 days left 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0ed9-70a3-ab8e-ae5bf10a99cd/poland-research-testing-and-scientific-technical-simulator-szp243-2612026)