Award

Scanning Microwave Microscope

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2020 at 10:06

Award Notice
Tender

04 Sep 2019 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham University is seeking to procure a Scanning Microwave Microscope under an open procurement procedure. The contract, classified under the CPV code for scanning electron microscopes, has a total value of £252,500, with an active award notice published on 8 January 2020. The procurement process was initiated with the tender period ending on 30 September 2019, and the contract period spans from 6 November 2019 to 5 November 2020. The instrument will be delivered to a location in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those capable of delivering highly technical solutions for functional imaging at a nanometre scale. Companies with expertise in scanning microwave impedance microscopy or related technologies would be well-positioned to compete in this market. Suppliers able to meet the environmental and functional requirements of the university's specifications are encouraged to participate, as the project aligns with the need for cutting-edge scientific instrumentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scanning Microwave Microscope

Notice Description

The requirement is for a scanning microwave impedance microscope capable of performing functional imaging on a nanometre scale resolution. The requested functionalities include scattering at a broadband terahertz range, surface voltage mapping (Kelvin probe), and local conduction and / or impedance. The instrument must include an environmental chamber, suitable for working in low vacuum or under inert ambience and accommodate samples of at least 50mm in diameter. The opportunity can be viewed using the following link: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6802

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfe78ddd-7178-4c91-9b7e-38d70f251d24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c57c48-d034-4b2b-817c-0f07405e0351
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£252,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,379 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2019 - 30 Jan 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS ASYLUM RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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