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Supply of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) — ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY | UKGovscan
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PIPELINEPreliminary market engagement notice (UK2) · ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCYRef ocds-h6vhtk-06af6e
Supply of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
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Contract Value
£600,000
excluding VAT · £720,000 including VAT · Above the relevant threshold
A planning notice whose dates have passed. Look for the tender or award notice that followed it. The tender notice was expected on 1 September 2026.
Description
APHA is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a planned procurement for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) to support biological and pathological imaging applications.
The current requirement is anticipated to include:
A 120 kV class Transmission Electron Microscope (operating range approximately 80–120 kV);
Capability for routine biological imaging, including viruses, bacteria, and cellular structures;
Resolution appropriate for routine biological transmission electron microscopy, typically within the sub‑nanometre range;
A system suitable for multi‑user laboratory environments, with intuitive operation and appropriate levels of automation
Integration with appropriate digital imaging, detectors, and control software;
Full installation, commissioning, training, and ongoing support arrangements.
This notice relates to pre‑market engagement only and is not a call for competition.