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    ContractsTransmission Electron Microscope (TEM) Supply and Installation
    Closed contract

    Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) Supply and Installation

    Contract value
    £600k
    Published 8 Jun 2026

    APHA invites market engagement for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a 120 kV Transmission Electron Microscope for biological and pathological imaging applications.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 8 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £600k
    Published 8 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £600,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    No longer open. Published 4 months ago.

    8 June 2026
    Closed — no tender deadline was published

    Brief

    The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is conducting market engagement for the procurement of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) system. This pre-market engagement aims to understand supplier capabilities and market offerings ahead of a formal competitive procurement. Key Requirements: - 120 kV class TEM with operating range of approximately 80–120 kV - Capability for routine biological imaging of viruses, bacteria, and cellular structures - Sub-nanometre resolution suitable for routine biological transmission electron microscopy - System designed for multi-user laboratory environments with intuitive operation and automation features - Integrated digital imaging, detectors, and control software - Comprehensive supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning services - Training and ongoing technical support This is a pre-market engagement notice only and does not constitute a call for competition. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide feedback on their product capabilities, delivery timelines, and support arrangements.

    Track record

    23 awards · 18 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY has awarded 23 contracts to 18 suppliers.

    Who wins here
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    5. QT Biotech Co., Ltd.1× · 4%
    6. Hel Limited1× · 4%

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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06af6e

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