Tender

(NU/1884) RFQ for the Thermo ThetaProbe and KAlpha upgrade

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

17 Feb 2023 at 14:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has issued a tender titled "(NU/1884) RFQ for the Thermo ThetaProbe and KAlpha upgrade" for the procurement of Thermo Fisher Scientific X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometers upgrades. The procurement falls under the industry category of Spectrometers and is valued at 45,000 GBP. The tender deadline is 28th February 2023, with the contract period starting on 4th March 2023 and ending on 31st March 2023. The tender offers opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, with a focus on goods procurement.

This tender from Newcastle University provides an opportunity for businesses to participate in upgrading X-ray spectrometers, catering to the academic research sector. SMEs with expertise in instrument upgrades and related services would find this tender well-suited for business growth. The tender process is currently active and presents a chance to engage with a reputable academic institution in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1884) RFQ for the Thermo ThetaProbe and KAlpha upgrade

Notice Description

The University currently owns and operates two Thermo Fisher Scientific X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometers: K-Alpha and Theta Probe. These two instruments currently run on pre-Windows 10 computers, having not been upgraded since purchase. For each instrument we require: i) Data system upgrade ii) USB3 Camera upgrade The system upgrade must be compatible with the existing instruments' features: K-Alpha: * 180deg hemispherical analyser * 128-channel detector * scanned and snapshot spectroscopy modes * dual-beam charge neutralisation * monoatomic Ar ion and Polyatomic Gas-Cluster Ion Beam (GCIB) source * cluster sizes of 1000 and 2000 atoms * depth profiling of metals and oxides as well as polymers and multi-layers Theta Probe: * 180deg spherical sector analyser * 60deg Parallel ARXPS (no need to tilt the sample) * scanned and snapshot spectroscopy modes * dual-beam charge neutralisation * monoatomic Ar ion and Polyatomic Gas-Cluster Ion Beam (GCIB) source * cluster sizes of 1000 and 2000 atoms * depth profiling of metals and oxides as well as polymers and multi-layers * possibility to be linked with Raman spectrometer, for in situ measurements of XPS with Raman This purchase is being funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Please review the available documentation and provide a fully detailed response to our requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-897ebb5e-1876-4424-9886-7959ca8c3b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1603a072-7c18-47f0-9b13-d1dc70ab7332
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 30 days
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
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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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