# Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy \(SEM-EDX\) Analysis of Caesium Particles

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS](/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £9,999
- Published: 1 September 2022
- Planned start: 17 October 2022
- Planned end: 17 January 2023
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ec3bbb15-0e3d-4e36-95a9-fd69a43418a8-568121
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0a936eb-1271-4ea3-97ee-3cdc35c1e97f

## Description

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs \(Defra\) is commissioning Scanning Electron Microscopy with X-ray Dispersive Spectroscopy \(SEM-EDX\) analysis of Caesium \(Cs\) particles\. Defra will provide the successful Tenderer with 30 SEM specimen stubs with Cs particles present on them\. SEM-EDX measurements will be performed on all 30 samples to enable subsequent Defra evaluation of Cs particle size distribution, morphology, and chemical composition\. Further information on Defra's requirements is provided in the Invitation for Quotation document\. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents\. Tenderers are required to provide: 1\) The total fixed cost for completion of the project; 2\) A proposed methodology to meet the project deliverables \(maximum of 2 sides of A4\); and 3\) A proposed project timetable in the form of a Gantt chart \(or similar\)\. Email your response to Adam\.Lang@defra\.gov\.uk\. Tenders to be received no later than 23:59 on September 30th 2022\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3bbb15-0e3d-4e36-95a9-fd69a43418a8-568121)