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(NU/1409) Supply & Installation of Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) fully integrated on an Inverted Optical Microscope (IOM)

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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28 Nov 2018 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking to procure the supply and installation of a state-of-the-art Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) fully integrated on an Inverted Optical Microscope (IOM). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the microscopy industry, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with an active award dating from October 26, 2018, and the contract period beginning on November 6, 2018, and concluding on January 14, 2019. The total contract value is approximately £344,255.14, and any interested suppliers should have accessed the invitation to tender by the end date of August 28, 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in high-value imaging and analysis systems, particularly those within the microscopy equipment sector. Companies that have expertise in supplying advanced scientific instruments, equipment maintenance, and training services would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this tender is categorised for suppliers of that scale, promoting innovation and competitive pricing in the marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1409) Supply & Installation of Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) fully integrated on an Inverted Optical Microscope (IOM)

Notice Description

Newcastle University have been awarded a grant by EPSRC to purchase a state-of-art Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) fully integrated on an Inverted Optical Microscope (IOM) to perform advanced measurements using both standard and hollow AFM cantilevers. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after-sales support and 60 months warranty and maintenance, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system and a complete set of operating and maintenance documents. This opportunity is only being advertised to the Framework for High Value Imaging / Analysis Systems & Microscopy Instrumentation, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment (HVLE) Ref Lab3054 NW, Lot 3 Scanning Probe Microscopes, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2de76f1-4807-4b6c-b3bf-6edaba0f7232
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeb2297-ab7a-45a7-8eac-62f5536ae455
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£344,255 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2018 - 14 Jan 2019 1-6 months
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Dave Anderson
Contact Email
dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912225360

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)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WINDSOR SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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