Tender

Purchase of a Customisable Multifunctional Scanning Probe Microscope

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is currently seeking tenders for the purchase, delivery, and installation of a Customisable Multifunctional Scanning Probe Microscope. This procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory equipment (CPV code 38000000), is taking place in Lancaster, North West England. The tender process is open and will close on 6th December 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £170,000, with a minimum value of £160,000. The contract period is set to commence on 18th December 2020 and will extend until 17th December 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, especially those capable of supplying advanced microscopy solutions. Companies that can provide high precision instruments and installation services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to participate in this competition to enhance their business growth. The use of this technology is integral to the EPSRC Strategic Capital Equipment project, indicating its importance and potential for further collaboration within the research community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a Customisable Multifunctional Scanning Probe Microscope

Notice Description

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of a Purchase of a Customisable Multifunctional Scanning Probe Microscope. We seek a scanning probe microscope (SPM) with multiple standard AFM and STM contrast modes using standard cantilevers and kinematically repositionable cantilever/STM tip holder, laser beam deflection cantilever deflection sensing and also electronics capable of tuning fork SPM probe operation, large area closed loop sample scanner, ability of in-air and in-liquid studies, access to the input and output signals, ability to synchronise scanning with external signals, and good optical access to the cantilever and the sample from the top. This SPM will be used to obtain a reference image of the studied sample using standard SPM modes, and then to guide a Purchaser made nanoscale optical probe (OP) to the area of interest. The OP will be attached to the tuning fork actuator (TFA) providing tip-surface distance feedback, and coupled to the free electron laser (FEL) light source that is fixed in space, hence the need for the sample scanning. The facility will be used for the EPSRC Strategic Capital Equipment project "High Performance Wide spectral range Nanoprobe (HiWiN)". Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f5fcb76-6bbb-4683-a147-82494b7194e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e48dc3a-26f2-4d5a-92c2-8102d3763311
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2023 2-3 years
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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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