Tender

Atomic Force Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

31 Aug 2019 at 10:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is currently seeking to procure an Atomic Force Microscope system (AFM), which is essential for a diverse range of research activities across multiple disciplines, including materials science, physics, and biology. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the open procedure allowing for a broad range of suppliers to participate. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th September 2019, with the anticipated contract period starting from 1st November 2019 to 31st January 2020. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically scanning probe microscopes, and will be delivered to Bath in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in microscopy or related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the support for their participation in the procurement process. Competing suppliers should possess experience in providing advanced scientific instruments and demonstrate the capability to service a multi-user research environment effectively, catering to the diverse needs of academic institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Atomic Force Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Bath requires an Atomic Force Microscope system (AFM). The AFM will be operative with multiple users and used by a diverse range of researchers at the University of Bath, working across the areas of materials science, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering and biology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b02378-8232-4cb6-a00d-b3ba02661b74
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
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 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
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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