Supply of a compact scanning electron microscope to the University of Lorraine

Summary

The University of Lorraine is procuring one compact analytical scanning electron microscope with an EDS analyser. The supplier must deliver and install the equipment in the Nancy area, put it into operation, provide a warranty of at least one year, and train users in operation and first-level maintenance. Training must last at least 24 hours over three days for approximately four people. The bid must also include the mandatory optional annual maintenance contract, stating its price and the services covered; the university will decide whether to order this additional service. The estimated value is EUR 100,000–139,000. Bids must be submitted electronically by 22 October 2026 at 16:00 Paris time; variants are not permitted. The microscope must meet the technical minimum requirements, including a tungsten thermionic source, high-vacuum operation and an accelerating voltage adjustable up to 30 kV. Required features include secondary-electron and backscattered-electron detectors, an EDS detector of at least 30 mm² with resolution of at least 129 eV, an infrared chamber camera, a motorised five-axis stage and a Windows 11 control computer with a screen of at least 24 inches. Control-software updates must be provided for two years. Bids will be evaluated on price (35%), technical merit (45%), warranty and after-sales service (10%), and environmental performance (10%). Bidders must submit the required application and bid documents and demonstrate adequate economic, financial and technical capacity; no specific minimum turnover or number of previous projects is prescribed.