Award

3580/JN - Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

08 Feb 2023 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract for an Atomic Force Microscope under the NWUPC framework for High Value Laboratory Equipment. The procurement falls under the industry category of Microscopes in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The tender was in the selective procurement stage with a tender period ending on February 1, 2023, and a contract period from February 2 to February 3, 2023.

This contract awarded to Bruker UK Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry, especially those offering scanning probe microscopes. The University of Sheffield's preference for SMEs and VCSEs in this tender creates a favourable environment for smaller and socially oriented businesses looking to grow through public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

3580/JN - Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

Notice Description

This procurement was conducted under the NWUPC framework - High Value Laboratory Equipment LAB3123 NW: Lot 20 - Scanning Probe Microscopes. A tip-scanning closed loop atomic force microscope. The instrument to be capable of imaging in standard modes in air and liquid including contact, tapping, fast force curve based imaging (PeakForce or similar). The microscope to have the capability to carry out force volume, phase imaging, force spectroscopy, and to have specific software and/or hardware to enable nanomanipulation and nanolithography.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-714f089e-464b-4b39-9dc4-7d7deb7dccac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d365670-f2bb-48a7-bec2-25e854f019c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2023 - 3 Feb 2023 30 days
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
James Noble
Contact Email
james.noble@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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