Provision of Atomic force microscope (AFM)

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, situated in Leicester, has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). This tender, classified under the industry categories of educational equipment and laboratory furniture, aimed to acquire a versatile tool for investigating surface properties, benefiting undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD research activities. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and without competition. The procurement stage is at the award and contract status, with the contract period starting from 29th March 2025 and ending on 28th April 2025. The total contract value is £32,142 (gross). Key dates for this procurement include the contract signing on 28th March 2025 and the contract details notice published on 4th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision instrumentation and educational equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in scientific instruments would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The contract with NanoMagnetics Instruments Ltd, which highlights the university's preference for suppliers who can provide specialised and reliable technology, illustrates the potential for business growth in the academic and scientific research sectors. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions tailored to educational and research settings stand to gain from similar future procurement opportunities.

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Provision of Atomic force microscope (AFM)

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

4th April 2025 12:26:39 PM
Contract Summary

The Atomic force microscope (AFM) is a versatile tool to investigate the properties of surfaces such as: their topography, roughness and grain size/shape. It would be used for UG/PG lab experiments as well as for PhD students/research.
Contract Details

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ocds-h6vhtk-04fd58

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Without Competition

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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Awarding Authority

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@dmu.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

The Gateway

Leicester

LE1 9BH

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

NANOMAGNETICS INSTRUMENTS LTD

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Provision of Atomic force microscope (AFM)

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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