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Low-Temperature STM/qPlus-AFM with Optical Access

University of Bath

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23 Oct 2026 at 11:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is buying a low-temperature scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) and qPlus atomic force microscope (AFM) with optical access. This is specialist laboratory and precision equipment, including scanning probe microscopy equipment. The stated requirement is for the instrument; the detailed specification is provided through the tendering portal. The University is based in Bath, and the equipment is for delivery in the United Kingdom. Suppliers of scientific instruments and laboratory equipment may find this relevant, particularly those supplying low-temperature microscopy systems with optical access.

The buyer invited offers through an open competition. The procurement is a single lot, with a gross estimated value of £400,000. The deadline for enquiries was 6 November 2026 at 17:00, and the bid submission deadline was 20 November 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 1 January 2027 to 1 January 2028. Offers are evaluated on quality, weighted at 60%, and price, weighted at 40%.

This requirement is suited to suppliers with the capability to provide low-temperature scanning tunnelling and qPlus atomic force microscopy equipment with optical access. Laboratory and scientific instrument suppliers with experience in scanning probe microscopes may be relevant competitors. The University indicates that the opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises. Quality carries greater weight than price in the evaluation, so suppliers should be able to demonstrate the quality of their proposed equipment and its fit with the specification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low-Temperature STM/qPlus-AFM with Optical Access

Notice Description

Low-Temperature STM/qPlus-AFM with Optical Access - Full Specification available in the document pack via our e-tendering portal For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./727CCZF6XM To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/727CCZF6XM

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078ea9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100331-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

38510000 - Microscopes

38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Bath
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

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