FTS UK public procurement

Supply of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

PlanningOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-06af6e
Tender value£600,0000 awards · 0 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 8 June 2026
Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Status
Planning
Procurement method
Not supplied
Category
goods
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — Not supplied

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.

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

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03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

2 parties
Buyer

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PBHC-6261-BLLQ
ProcuringEntity, ProcessContactPoint

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PNBD-3289-CDGX

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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