Opportunity Overview
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.
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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| Issuing agency | Animal and Plant Health Agency |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| Estimated value | $762,000 |
| Published | June 08, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Closed | Closing date not published |
| Status | Closed — no longer accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | October 11, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
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