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X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system and Ultra-high vacuum system

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Award

09 Jun 2022 at 12:05

Tender

25 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is conducting an open tender for the procurement of a state-of-the-art X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system and an ultra-high vacuum (UHV) transfer system, essential for advancing research in actinide thin films, particularly for nuclear fuel studies. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, has a submission deadline of 28th March 2022. The total budget allocated for this project is approximately £550,000, divided into £400,000 for the XPS system and £150,000 for the UHV transfer system. The delivery of these goods is expected within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those experienced in high-tech apparatus for scientific research or nuclear applications. Suppliers capable of providing advanced technical solutions and who understand the specific requirements related to the nuclear sector may find this tender particularly appealing, as the University aims to foster a sustainable user base in the nuclear research sector up to March 2023 and beyond.

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Notice Title

X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system and Ultra-high vacuum system

Notice Description

One contract has been awarded to cover two competed lots as the same supplier was successful on both. The requirement is comprised of two pieces of equipment (1) a state-of-the-art x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system with a particular focus on high lateral resolution and depth profiling; (2) an in-vacuum (UHV) transfer system between the new XPS and existing deposition facility, ideally with a small laboratory footprint. Bristol has an international reputation in fabrication and characterisation of actinide thin films (for studies based on the behaviour of current and advanced nuclear fuels). The FaRMS project will upgrade our growth and characterisation facilities to allow in-situ transfer of newly grown samples to the XPS system. This will be enabled by the UHV transfer system connecting both the sputtering chamber and the XPS system, as well as allowing the sputtering system and XPS system to work independently. Our long-term vision is that this instrument will enable thin layers (from a few nanometres to micron-scale films) of nuclear fuel materials to be fabricated and characterised with a range of techniques within FaRMS and the larger IAC infrastructure. FaRMS is a member of the National Nuclear User Facility, which aims to provide a service to the nuclear research sector - academic and industrial, with access funded up until March 2023, building a user-base to be financially sustainable thereafter.

Lot Information

X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system

A state-of-the-art x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system with a particular focus on high lateral resolution and depth profiling

Ultra-high vacuum transfer system

In-vacuum (UHV) transfer system

X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS)

The requirement is comprised of two pieces of equipment (1) a state-of-the-art x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system with a particular focus on high lateral resolution and depth profiling; (2) an in-vacuum (UHV) transfer system between the new XPS and existing deposition facility, ideally with a small laboratory footprint. Bristol has an international reputation in fabrication and characterisation of actinide thin films (for studies based on the behaviour of current and advanced nuclear fuels). The FaRMS project will upgrade our growth and characterisation facilities to allow in-situ transfer of newly grown samples to the XPS system. This will be enabled by the UHV transfer system connecting both the sputtering chamber and the XPS system, as well as allowing the sputtering system and XPS system to work independently. Our long-term vision is that this instrument will enable thin layers (from a few nanometres to micron-scale films) of nuclear fuel materials to be fabricated and characterised with a range of techniques within FaRMS and the larger IAC infrastructure. FaRMS is a member of the National Nuclear User Facility, which aims to provide a service to the nuclear research sector - academic and industrial, with access funded up until March 2023, building a user-base to be financially sustainable thereafter.

Ultra-High Vaccuum (UHV) Transfer System

The requirement is comprised of two pieces of equipment (1) a state-of-the-art x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system with a particular focus on high lateral resolution and depth profiling; (2) an in-vacuum (UHV) transfer system between the new XPS and existing deposition facility, ideally with a small laboratory footprint. Bristol has an international reputation in fabrication and characterisation of actinide thin films (for studies based on the behaviour of current and advanced nuclear fuels). The FaRMS project will upgrade our growth and characterisation facilities to allow in-situ transfer of newly grown samples to the XPS system. This will be enabled by the UHV transfer system connecting both the sputtering chamber and the XPS system, as well as allowing the sputtering system and XPS system to work independently. Our long-term vision is that this instrument will enable thin layers (from a few nanometres to micron-scale films) of nuclear fuel materials to be fabricated and characterised with a range of techniques within FaRMS and the larger IAC infrastructure. FaRMS is a member of the National Nuclear User Facility, which aims to provide a service to the nuclear research sector - academic and industrial, with access funded up until March 2023, building a user-base to be financially sustainable thereafter.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031b80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015875-2022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£553,006 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
yi19222@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01179289000

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCANWEL

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