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AFM for 2DM studies in the inert environments.

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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23 Apr 2021 at 14:30

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Tender

16 Mar 2021 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking to procure an Atomic Force Microscope for studies of air-sensitive 2D materials in inert environments, classified under the CPV code for Microscopes (38510000). This procurement is currently at the Award stage following a successful tender that closed on 31 March 2021. The anticipated contract period is from 23 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. The procurement method used is the open procedure, and the total contract value is set at £240,000, with active participation from a single supplier, Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Inc.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific instruments, particularly in microscopy and materials analysis. Companies that provide high-quality imaging and probing technologies or those capable of developing systems compatible with inert environments will find this to be a fitting match. The engagement in research-focused procurement underscores the potential for market growth in scientific equipment tailored for advanced manufacturing and analysis in academic settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AFM for 2DM studies in the inert environments.

Notice Description

The project aims to study a broad range of air-sensitive 2D materials and their heterostructures, and perform scanning probe studies of their mechanical, electronic and chemical properties tested simultaneously using a state-of-the-art scanning probe instrument. The proposed platform must include a variety of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) modes (cAFM, EFM, PFM, Force Curves, KpFM, friction AFM, Youngs modulus measurements, non-invasive topography, nanomanipulation and nanolithography) and allow their use in an inert gas environment, such as argon or nitrogen with

Lot Information

Lot 1

The system must be fully compatible with an argon-filled glovebox of internal workspace dimensions: 1250 mm (W) x 780 mm (D) x 900 mm (H) and fitted with anti-vibration optical table to support the AFM system. In avoidance of doubt, the system must perform as specified below in the Minimum Outcome Specifications when operated under an inert argon or nitrogen filled atmosphere with

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008755-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Inc.

Further Information

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