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(NU/1460) Supply & Installation of a Video Rate Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) for fast scanning and high resolution imaging in liquid

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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01 May 2019 at 15:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Newcastle University sought the supply and installation of a Video Rate Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) aimed at achieving high-resolution imaging in liquid environments. This contract, with a total value of £420,000, was conducted through an open procedure and is classified under the goods category (CPV Code: 38510000). The tender period ended on 1st April 2019, while the contract commenced on 25th April 2019 and will conclude on 28th June 2019. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, the contracting authority's contact for this procurement is Dave Anderson, reachable at +44 191 222 5360.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific instrumentation, engineering, and advanced technology manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an opportune moment to showcase their innovations, particularly those with capabilities in high-precision equipment. Companies that can provide after-sales support and warranty services, as required by the contract terms, will be well-positioned to compete and grow through such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1460) Supply & Installation of a Video Rate Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) for fast scanning and high resolution imaging in liquid

Notice Description

Newcastle University needs to purchase a Video Rate Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). This instrument must provide highly stable, high resolution and high speed imaging in liquid at a controlled temperature. The required AFM must be specifically designed to achieve atomic and molecular resolution of the DNA and RNA based self-assemblies in particular in liquid environments. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation to the University, with after-sales support and 24 months warranty and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c311fbc-cfa1-4b71-b952-334b1e361b5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f756936-8451-4efe-8dee-37657f9aaf08
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£418,604 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2019 - 28 Jun 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS ASYLUM RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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