SEM with X-ray detector

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 9th October at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, a part of UKRI, wishes to source a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) mapping capability to perform screening and analysis of 2D materials. Usage will centre on imaging and spectroscopy of 100 mm wafer processing steps for troubleshooting and quality control including elemental analysis of contaminants. This microscope will be dedicated to room temperature SEM applications and elemental identification therefore freeing up the FEI Scios for imaging and milling of cryo samples. A full specification can be found in the ITQ document attached to this notice. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control