Tender

GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T23/0039 - Atomic Force Microscope

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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Tender

30 Nov 2023 at 17:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne is inviting tenders for the procurement of an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) capable of high-performance measurements in liquid and air. The contract value is GBP 500,000 with a tender deadline of 9th January 2024. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st April 2024 to 30th July 2024 in various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category using an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in Scanning Probe Microscopes to compete for the supply of the equipment. Companies offering AFM solutions suitable for diverse applications such as studying live cells, tissues, and composite materials would be well-suited to participate. The University's emphasis on user-friendly systems that do not require dedicated operators opens up avenues for innovative suppliers in the microscopy industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T23/0039 - Atomic Force Microscope

Notice Description

The University is looking to procure an Atomic Force Microscope with the ability to produce high-performance measurements in liquid and air to cover multi-purpose system such as living cells, single systemsmolecules, tissues, soft polymers and composite materials. It needs to be temperature controlled with microscope use. One type of application that AFM will be used for is to look at live cells and the interaction between cells and surface and the surrounding environment. Additional information: The system will need to include image acquisition and analysis combined with a software workstation and monitor. It should be user-friendly to allow novice users to learn to operate the system quickly, without the requirement of a dedicated operator. It will have the ability to be upgraded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b80b738-9294-4b73-a7ed-43bc6d93fe1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50312d5-1a82-4331-bc66-0e5f93d2fdf8
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Jul 2024 1-6 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
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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