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2683/JN - Near-Field Optical Nano-Spectroscopy and Imaging System

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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16 Apr 2021 at 13:30

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01 Dec 2020 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking proposals for a contract titled "2683/JN - Near-Field Optical Nano-Spectroscopy and Imaging System." This procurement falls under the goods category within the spectroscopy devices industry and has a total value of £1,000,000. The tender was published on December 1, 2020, as part of an open procurement process, which allows participation from a broad range of suppliers. The tender period closed on January 18, 2021, with the contract period commencing on February 25, 2021, and concluding on February 26, 2021. The project caters to the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom, and it is an important initiative supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in spectroscopy, microscopy, and laser technologies. Companies that can deliver user-friendly and high-performance optical systems, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focused requirements and high technological standards involved suggest potential for innovation and collaboration among suppliers who can meet the multidisciplinary needs of the University of Sheffield.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2683/JN - Near-Field Optical Nano-Spectroscopy and Imaging System

Notice Description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sheffield, with funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) requires a near-field optical nano-spectroscopy and imaging system operating in a wide range of wavelength from visible to mid-infrared. The system is for a very broad multi-disciplinary user base, and thus requires user-friendly computer interface and hardware for operation of spectroscopy and imaging experiments, and possibility for quick turn-around when changing the samples, and switching between specific experimental methods, lasers or wavelength ranges. The proposed multi-user system will be based on a high resolution atomic force microscope (AFM). It will further include several pulsed and continuous wave lasers suitable for tip-enhanced optical spectroscopy and imaging methods, as well as a suitable light detection apparatus to provide high signal-to-noise detection of elastically scattered light. Further provisions in the design of the system will be needed for its use in tip-enhanced Raman, tip-enhanced fluorescence, and tip-enhanced ultra-fast pump-probe experiments. This is an EU open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-314ffec4-3611-4292-92d5-7e945a148c98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c39d569-8aff-4466-8fa7-58c1faf73f79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

38510000 - Microscopes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£981,513 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 2 Apr 2021 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATTOCUBE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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