Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c17-b872-7174-992f-1295d6d827b1/mini-tender-for-the-supply-of-eds-and-ebsd-systems-to-fit-onto-a-plasma-fibsem closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # MINI tender for the supply of EDS and EBSD systems to FIT ONTO a plasma-fib/sem [University of Birmingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-birmingham) Estimated value £8,000 Published 17 Jul 2017 Deadline Closed 1 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This is not a full OJEU process. The University has opted to publish this requirement for 15 - 20 days only , however, a full OJEU tender will not be undertaken. Specifications: - An energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) with large area (>60 mm2) silicon drift detectors (SDD) for chemical analysis is requested. The EDS system must be able to perform spot analysis, linescan and mapping, as well as be able to carry out peak identification and quantification functions in the software. It is highly desirable that the quantification function can be performed in spot analysis, linescan and mapping mode. Suppliers are requested to state the energy resolution (better than 129 eV) and the typical solid angle under specified typical operation conditions of the EDS system. - An electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) system is requested. Supplier to specify the speed and angular resolution of the system and the number of diode detectors included. - It is highly desirable that the system can be used to map (for both EDS and EBSD) large area samples quantitatively and via automated specimen movement. - Software: any options available but not included in the budget need to be stated and their cost itemized. - Suppliers are requested to clarify the compliance of their products with the microscope. - It is desirable to be able to undertake 3D EBSD/EDS simultaneously. Please state whether stage rotation is needed between the ion beam milling and EBSD collection positions. Please also state any 3D analysis software that comes with the system. - Any other functionality available should be stated. Additional information: How to apply - [in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham](https://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham) Specifications: - An energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) with large area (>60 mm2) silicon drift detectors (SDD) for chemical analysis is requested. The EDS system must be able to perform spot analysis, linescan and mapping, as well as be able to carry out peak identification and quantification functions in the software. It is highly desirable that the quantification function can be performed in spot analysis, linescan and mapping mode. Suppliers are requested to state the energy resolution (better than 129 eV) and the typical solid angle under specified typical operation conditions of the EDS system. - An electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) system is requested. Supplier to specify the speed and angular resolution of the system and the number of diode detectors included. - It is highly desirable that the system can be used to map (for both EDS and EBSD) large area samples quantitatively and via automated specimen movement. - Software: any options available but not included in the budget need to be stated and their cost itemized. - Suppliers are requested to clarify the compliance of their products with the microscope. - It is desirable to be able to undertake 3D EBSD/EDS simultaneously. Please state whether stage rotation is needed between the ion beam milling and EBSD collection positions. Please also state any 3D analysis software that comes with the system. - Any other functionality available should be stated. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : European Structural and Investment funds Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cc3a001b-8ee5-4321-8baa-936a8c776abf) 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. 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