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High-speed atomic force instrument for the National Nuclear User facility

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2020 at 12:15

Tender

09 Dec 2019 at 18:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is seeking to procure a high-speed atomic force instrument for the National Nuclear User Facility, classified under the microscope category. The procurement process was initiated through an open tender method, with the tender period closing on 24 January 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £767,000, commenced on 5 March 2020 and will run until 30 September 2023. This opportunity is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and aims to support nuclear researchers by enabling advanced characterisation of nuclear materials.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in high-tech instrumentation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in scientific equipment and services. Companies capable of delivering advanced microscopy technology and related support would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, expanding their reach within the nuclear research sector and potentially driving technological advancements in this field.

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Notice Title

High-speed atomic force instrument for the National Nuclear User facility

Notice Description

Provision of a High-speed atomic force instrument for the National Nuclear User facility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f46ed4af-5463-46f7-8c1e-0ea5a7d36b97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3ec8de-17ed-45a6-9d1c-74230de02660
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
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
£767,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£767,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 3-4 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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRISTOL NANO DYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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