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Direct electron detector for the JEOL 2100 transmission electron microscope

Cardiff University · Education

In brief

Cardiff University is looking for suppliers for laboratory equipment work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £270,833 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 17 months, starting 27 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 4pm, Monday 7 December 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
4pm, Monday 30 November 2026
Bids by
4pm, Monday 7 December 2026

How bids are scored

Quality Response 22% · Responsible Procurement 10% · Total cost 68%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 27 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

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.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

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  4. Send clarification questions before 4pm, Monday 30 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 4pm, Monday 7 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 106784-2026

About the buyer

Cardiff UniversityLast 12 months

Procurements

91

Awards

70

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From notice 106784-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 10 November 2026.