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Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System

University Of Edinburgh

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26 May 2026 at 08:40

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20 Apr 2026 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage system. This contract, awarded to KP Technology Ltd, was concluded on 11th May 2026. The procurement fell into the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and was conducted via a limited award procedure, without a prior call for competition, due to the unique technical requirements that only KP Technology Ltd could fulfil. The procurement process focused on technical quality over price and was executed in the UKM75 region, covering the University’s extensive educational requirements.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those involved in developing advanced technologies for academic and research institutions. Firms with niche capabilities in providing high-precision measurement instruments could benefit from engaging with similar tenders. Though this particular process was limited due to the absence of competition, businesses capable of innovation and custom solutions may find potential growth areas within this sector, especially when they possess unique offerings that align with technical niches in the educational and scientific research domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System

Notice Description

APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage System.

Procurement Information

We are awarding a contract to KP Technology Ltd for the purchase of the APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage system based on their unique ability to meet the following specific technical requirements:

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068636
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048377-2026
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
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,590 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20264 months 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 Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KP Technology Ltd

Further Information

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