Tender

X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system and Ultra-high vacuum transfer system

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Tender

25 Feb 2022 at 10:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of an X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system and an ultra-high vacuum transfer system, aimed at enhancing their capabilities in the fabrication and characterisation of nuclear fuel materials. The total budget for this procurement is set at £550,000, with a closing date for submission on 28 March 2022. This initiative falls under the category of laboratory and optical equipment, located in Bristol, South West England, as part of an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech laboratory equipment and services, particularly those focused on the nuclear research sector. Companies with expertise in delivering sophisticated equipment ideal for high lateral resolution and in-vacuum systems are well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly as the project aims to build a sustainable user base for the National Nuclear User Facility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system and Ultra-high vacuum transfer system

Notice Description

The requirement is comprised of two pieces of equipment: (1) a state-of-the-art x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system with a particular focus on high lateral resolution and depth profiling; (2) an in-vacuum (UHV) transfer system between the new XPS and existing deposition facility, ideally with a small laboratory footprint. Bristol has an international reputation in fabrication and characterisation of actinide thin films (for studies based on the behaviour of current and advanced nuclear fuels). The FaRMS project will upgrade our growth and characterisation facilities to allow in-situ transfer of newly grown samples to the XPS system. This will be enabled by the UHV transfer system connecting both the sputtering chamber and the XPS system, as well as allowing the sputtering system and XPS system to work independently. Our long-term vision is that this instrument will enable thin layers (from a few nanometres to micron-scale films) of nuclear fuel materials to be fabricated and characterised with a range of techniques within FaRMS and the larger IAC infrastructure. FaRMS is a member of the National Nuclear User Facility, which aims to provide a service to the nuclear research sector - academic and industrial, with access funded up until March 2023, building a user-base to be financially sustainable thereafter. The capital funding allocated for this equipment is a maximum of PS550,000 (ex VAT) for both lots, with an approximate breakdown of PS400,000 for lot 1 and PS150,000 for lot 2. Tenders received significantly above this value may be discounted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b903eda-206a-400f-ba20-90c11227af6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc6b5c1-03dc-4bdd-a8af-67ae5276b265
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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