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Wide field Kerr microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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03 Mar 2019 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is undertaking a procurement process for a wide field Kerr microscope, essential for the operation of its Exeter Time-Resolved Magnetism (EXTREMAG) Facility, aimed at studying nanoscale magnetic materials. This procurement falls under the category of goods and is designated as an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 28 January 2019, with the award of the contract to be effective from 12 March 2019 until 11 March 2020. The delivery is to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, where the University is located.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in the supply of sophisticated laboratory equipment, particularly those dealing with microscopes and scientific instruments. Companies that focus on the development or distribution of optical and polarising microscopes would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders in similar projects. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the consideration noted in the procurement suitability for smaller businesses.

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Notice Title

Wide field Kerr microscope

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is setting up the Exeter Time-Resolved Magnetism (EXTREMAG) Facility for the study of magnetic processes in nanoscale magnetic materials on ultrafast timescales, at low temperatures, and in high magnetic fields and is looking to procure a wide field polarisation microscope to image magnetic domains and magnetisation processes using the magneto-optical Kerr effect.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9967c4f3-d6c9-4016-a945-359b746d3ca2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d98785c6-d182-4fe9-8708-3a8a29dfbc61
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38515100 - Polarising microscopes

38518100 - Wide field microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£215,843 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2019 - 11 Mar 2020 1-2 years
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 EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVICO MAGNETICS

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