Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2d-590e-73b9-a6ec-72625a800713/1966jn-scanning-electron-microscope awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 1966/JN - Scanning Electron Microscope [University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) Estimated value £60,000 Published 30 May 2018 Deadline Closed 22 Jun 2018 ## 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 The University of Sheffield requires a new desktop scanning electron microscope (SEM) to support its research in semiconductor devices. It will be used for detailed inspection and measurement of micro and nano scale structures fabricated on InP and GaAs substrates incorporating metallic and glass thin films, at various stages during the fabrication process, often with high throughput required. The full specification and ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on 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 in-tend e-tendering system. The closing date for receipt of tenders is Friday 22nd June 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). ## CPV classification Scanning electron microscopes Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c46fb45a-6ff2-4f20-8b97-ff4a217e7d27) 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](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Sheffield: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) [Sector More Laboratory & precision equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/laboratory-precision-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Vodíkový polygon CEETe H2 / CEETe H2 Hydrogen Polygon · Vysoká škola báňská - Technická univerzita Ostrava · 18 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-14ee-7238-941c-57e426068058/czechia-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-vodikov) [Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Training for 3 Automatic Asphalt Extraction Devices, including all necessary accessories required for complete and fully operational systems · Public Works Department · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1c2c-7367-bb86-fdb6f5219ed7/cyprus-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-supply) [Parking meters – Parkautomaten · Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart, Haupt- und Personalamt, Abt. Allgemeiner Service, Zentraler Einkauf · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1396-70d0-82b5-dd09b1916cf7/germany-parking-meters-parkautomaten) [Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Dostawa systemu obrazowania fluorescencyjnego na rzecz Instytutu Agrofizyki im. Bohdana Dobrzańskiego PAN w Lublinie · Instytut Agrofizyki IM.BOHDANA Dobrzańskiego Polskiej Akademii Nauk · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-ceff-70be-b876-1f526e8d1cf5/poland-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-dostawa) [Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Sprzedaż wraz z dostarczeniem sondy wieloparametrowej z elektrodami oraz pompy próżniowej · Uniwersytet Rzeszowski · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1441-70f4-a723-f4e57a503570/poland-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-sprzedaz) [Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – X-ray CT system for the analysis of rock and soil samples · ETH Zürich - Abt. Procurement & Export Services · 37 days left · 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1c5a-739b-bb20-024917276057/switzerland-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-x-r)