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School of Chemistry: Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

University of St Andrews

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23 Apr 2025 at 14:28

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05 Nov 2024 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews, located in St Andrews, UK, has completed a procurement process for the supply of spectrometers and amplifiers in their School of Chemistry, specifically focusing on Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy. This process, initiated under the open procurement method, involved multiple lots, each focusing on components like Q-band pulse EPR spectrometers and resonators, and various amplifiers. The industry category for this procurement is classified under spectrometers and amplifiers with key dates including a recent contract signing on 7th April 2025. Key suppliers include Bruker UK and Spinflex Instruments Ltd., underscoring the completion stage of procurement.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-technology scientific equipment, particularly within the spectrometers and amplifiers industry category. Companies experienced in providing specialised equipment with specific technical requirements, such as EPR spectroscopy, would find this tender a valuable growth opportunity. The University of St Andrews offers an open and accessible procurement environment where SMEs, like Bruker UK and Spinflex Instruments Ltd., have been successful. Therefore, businesses capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions are encouraged to engage with similar opportunities facilitated by academic institutions under an open procedure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School of Chemistry: Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Notice Description

Lot 1: Q-band pulse EPR spectrometer Lot 2: Q-band pulse EPR resonator with high concentration sensitivity Lot 3: Q-band pulse EPR resonator with high absolute sensitivity Lot 4: Q-band pulse microwave amplifier Lot 5: Radiofrequency amplifier

Lot Information

Q-Band Pulse EPR Spectrometer

Q-Band Pulse EPR Spectrometer - An existing Bruker E580 X-band (~9.5 GHz) pulse EPR spectrometer operating with a Bruker ER 073 electromagnet, and a Cryogenics Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat is to be replaced, extended or upgraded to Q-band (~34 GHz). - The current 3.6 kW magnet power supply will need to be exchanged with a 12 kW power supply (Bruker ER 83 CS) available in the laboratory. - The current capability of generating arbitrary waveforms is to be retained. -The current capability of ENDOR (electron nuclear double resonance) is to be retained. - A data acquisition workstation and software licence are to be provided (Bruker Xepr license could be exchanged). -Pulse programming allowing standard experiments and usual phase cycles (4-pulse DEER, 5-pulse RIDME, 6 Pulse DQC, 2 and 3-pulse ESEEM, HYSCORE, Mims- and Davies-ENDOR etc.). Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Q-Band Pulse EPR Resonator with High Concentration Sensitivity

- Q-band resonator with large sample access for high concentration sensitivity. - Operating temperatures from 1.8 K to 300 K. - Compatible with Cryogenics Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat. - Connected via WR-28 waveguides. - Cold sample loading system. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Q-Band Pulse EPR Resonator with High Absolute Sensitivity

- Q-band resonator with small sample access for high absolute sensitivity. - Operating temperatures from 1.8 K to 300 K. - Compatible with Cryogenics Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat. - Connected via WR-28 waveguides. - Cold sample loading system. - Typical B1 conversion factor at low Q. - Sample access size: diameter and active length. - Bandwidth at low Q. - Optical access. - Short ring down time with low Q and high-power pulses. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Q-Band Pulse Microwave Amplifier

- Q-band microwave amplifier for pulse operation. - At least 40 W peak power (46 dB gain from 1 dBm). - Frequency of operation. - Peak power. - Typical gain. - Input and output connectors. - Pulse rise and fall times. - Maximum gate length and duty cycle. - Enclosure and power supply. - WR-28 output connection. - 100 W or more output peak power. - noise blanking. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Radiofrequency Amplifier

- 10 kHz - 100 MHz output. - Peak power. - Gain. - Duty cycle. - Input and output connectors. - Enclosure and power supply. - 150 W or more output peak power. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016553-2025
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

32343000 - Amplifiers

32343100 - Audio-frequency amplifiers

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£441,165 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Bruker UK

spinflex instruments ltd

Further Information

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