Supply of Scanning Electron Microscope and EDX System to University of Leeds
University of Leeds · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Scanning Electron Microscope and EDX System to University of Leeds
Awarded 30 Mar 2025
Awarded30 Mar 2025
Value£180,982.00
SupplierHitachi High-Tech
AgencyUniversity of Leeds
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7mo ago1y term
Awarded 30 Mar 2025Expired 30 Mar 2026
About
University of Leeds awarded a contract to Hitachi High-Tech for the purchase of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis system.
The requirement is funded by the EPSRC, and under the terms of the funding, the equipment must be fully delivered on or before 31st March 2025.
Hitachi High-Tech was identified as the only vendor able to meet this deadline.
The contract value is £180,982.
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