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Electron Spectroscopy/Microscopy System

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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15 Aug 2023 at 10:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of York has successfully awarded a contract for an Electron Spectroscopy/Microscopy System through a limited procurement method. The tender, titled "UY PROC 1028", falls under the goods category (CPV code: 38000000) and includes two lots detailing the required instruments and equipment. The University of York, based in York, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for this procurement. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract being active from August 15, 2023.

This tender, awarded to suppliers FOCUS GmbH and Dylan James Ltd, presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process aimed to acquire a specialised system compatible with the University of York's existing infrastructure, creating opportunities for suppliers with expertise in energy-filtered photoemission electron microscopy. The successful suppliers are known for their unique capabilities that met the technical requirements specified by the University of York, hinting at potential future collaborations in similar high-tech acquisitions within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electron Spectroscopy/Microscopy System

Notice Description

PEEM instrument with high intensity VUV source and high-pressure polarised mercury UV source. Must include all associated electronics, power supplies and software and be capable of being mounted upon and functioning to its maximum potential on our existing surface analysis system for performing electron spectroscopy (Omicron Nanotechnology GmbH). To also include compatible sample transfer mechanism and housing ultrahigh vacuum module.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A state-of-the-art instrument for performing energy-filtered photoemission electron microscopy (PEEM) with a high stability sample stage. A high intensity VUV source, a high-pressure mercury UV source and polariser. Electronics, power supplies, software, high performance camera, imaging unit and other associated peripherals. System capable of performing multiple techniques including energy-filtered PEEM and k-space imaging (momentum microscopy) with various contrast mechanisms and suitable for mounting directly on existing surface analysis system for performing electron spectroscopy (Omicron Nanotechnology GmbH).

Lot 2

An ultrahigh vacuum system module capable of housing an instrument for performing photoemission electron microscopy and associated techniques (Lot 1) along with necessary sample preparation and transfer capability and required differential pumping. Includes a bespoke bakeable ultrahigh vacuum chamber with extended three-axis sample manipulator and wobble stick allowing sample transfer. To be mounted on existing surface analysis system for performing electron spectroscopy (Omicron Nanotechnology GmbH) and includes bespoke bakeout jacket and physical support structure.

Procurement Information

FOCUS GmbH, the manufacturer of the required compatible PEEM instrument, and their UK distributor, Dylan James Scientific, are known to be the only suppliers capable of providing a system with these key requirements essential to the University of York: 1) An energy-filtered PEEM instrument compatible with a pre-existing surface analysis system. 2) Integrated high-intensity VUV source and high-pressure mercury UV source. 3) Bespoke design and installation to enable metastable emission electron microscopy. 4) Incorporation of an existing University of York capital item, an Omicron Nanotechnology ESCALab of value greater than PS500,000 with remaining lifetime of greater than 10 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03efc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023825-2023
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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)

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Dylan James Ltd

FOCUS GmbH

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