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Cymraeg

UK4

Direct electron detector for the JEOL 2100 transmission electron microscope

  • First published: 10 November 2026
  • Last modified: 10 November 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-07b8d2
Published by:
Cardiff University
Authority ID:
AA0258
Publication date:
10 November 2026
Deadline date:
07 December 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Cardiff University is seeking a direct electron detector to replace the ageing scintillator-based camera fitted to its JEOL 2100 transmission electron microscope. The replacement detector is required to extend the useful life of the microscope, improve image quality and resolution, and enable additional cryo-electron microscopy and electron-diffraction experiments. The solution should also provide flexibility for potential transfer to another compatible microscope in the future.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

CU.2327.JJ

Procurement description

Cardiff University is seeking a direct electron detector to replace the ageing scintillator-based camera fitted to its JEOL 2100 transmission electron microscope. The replacement detector is required to extend the useful life of the microscope, improve image quality and resolution, and enable additional cryo-electron microscopy and electron-diffraction experiments. The solution should also provide flexibility for potential transfer to another compatible microscope in the future.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

270833.33 GBP to 270833.33GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

27 January 2027, 00:00AM to 30 June 2028, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

Cardiff University

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Procurement Services

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF24 4HQ

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVT-4343-HWYR

Contact name: Jamie Jones

Email: jonesj156@cardiff.ac.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 38511000 - Electron microscopes

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

270833.33 GBP Excluding VAT

325000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

27 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 June 2028, 23:59PM

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

Total budget of £325,000 inclusive of VAT

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

See tender pack for information

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality Response

Description

- Damage resistance under direct-beam illumination - 5%.

- Detective quantum efficiency (DQE) at Nyquist - 5%.

- Frame speed in frames per second (fps) - 5%.

- Cryo-EM data acquisition software inclusion - 2.5%.

- 3D electron diffraction (3DED) data acquisition software inclusion - 2.5%.

- Python API for camera control inclusion - 2%.

Weighting: 22.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Responsible Procurement

Description

- Warranty - 5%.

- Maximise the lifecycles and minimise the environmental impacts - 3%.

- Calculate, monitor and report Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions - 2%.

Weighting: 10.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: cost

Name

Total cost

Description

Product, software, installation, training, warranty

Weighting: 68.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

07 December 2026, 16:00PM

Enquiry deadline

30 November 2026, 16:00PM

Date of award of contract

05 January 2027, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

Via In Tend (https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/home)

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • Welsh
  • English

Documents

ID

L-1

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Register on In Tend and search for 'CU.2327.JJ'. Contact jonesj156@cardiff.ac.uk if you have any issues.

ID

L-2

Document type

Technical specifications

Description

Register on In Tend and search for 'CU.2327.JJ'. Contact jonesj156@cardiff.ac.uk if you have any issues.

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
38511000 Electron microscopes Microscopes

Delivery locations

ID Description
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

About the buyer

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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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Further information

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