# 3022/JN - Scanning Electron Microscope \(SEM\) with Microanalysis Capability

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD](/buyers/university-of-sheffield/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Carl Zeiss Ltd](/contract-winners/carl-zeiss/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £114,000
- Tender value: £114,000
- Award date: 10 February 2022
- Published: 15 February 2022
- Contract start: 10 February 2022
- Contract end: 10 February 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: eb74c1df-153d-45e3-857f-59c813e2ee73-510205
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7a33e07-82df-4e22-8372-441491386090

## Description

The University of Sheffield's Department of Materials Science and Engineering with funding from the EPSRC are looking to procure a scanning electron microscope \(SEM\)\. The required SEM will provide an underpinning multi-user environment with which to perform high throughput electron beam imaging to nm resolution with an ability for simultaneous X-ray compositional analysis \(EDS\) of a broad range of materials\. These materials include, but not restricted to, metals, ceramics, polymers/biomaterials and glasses\. The instrument must include the ability to image non-conducting or beam sensitive materials though variable accelerating voltage and pressure modes\. An overarching requirement is the instrument will offer a modern accessible interface for ease of use, particularly for neurodiverse users\. Potential suppliers should note that the instrument may be utilised for imaging and analysis of low activity radioactive specimens, containing uranium or thorium, primarily as solid samples\. This is an open exercise\. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University\`s e-tendering system 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 https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb74c1df-153d-45e3-857f-59c813e2ee73-510205)