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UKRI-5463 Transmission Electron Microscope

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: MRC Procurement

Contact Email: mrcprocurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: +441793442000

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
460000.0 GBP
Published
07 Jan 2026, 11:06
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
24 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
08 Jan 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38511200 - Transmission electron microscope
Region
n/a
Awarded To
JEOL (UK) Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

UKRI MRC has selected a supplier to provide a transmission electron microscope column, including a custom high-resolution pole piece and cryogenic anti-contaminator.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: UKRI-5463 Transmission Electron Microscope

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