Award

Atomic Force Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Award

09 Mar 2020 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) was conducted by the University of Bath, classified under the category of scanning probe microscopes. The tender was an open procedure that concluded with an award on December 20, 2019. The contract, valued at £229,275, started on February 1, 2020, and is set to end on March 31, 2020. The procurement was located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the University of Bath's address in Bath, BA2 7AY.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those manufacturing or supplying scanning probe microscopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the openness of the tender process. Companies with expertise in supplying advanced technical equipment for research institutions, particularly in materials science or engineering, would be well-positioned to pursue future contracts with the University of Bath and similar organisations.

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Notice Title

Atomic Force Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Bath requires an Atomic Force Microscope system (AFM). The AFM will be operative with multiple users and used by a diverse range of researchers at the University of Bath, working across the areas of materials science, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering and biology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07495db8-caba-401e-8688-3c030c9f11d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b95401-d2a4-4899-b8b5-8d038d626730
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,275 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,275 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS ASYLUM RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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