This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Oct 2018 at 01:00

Tender

31 May 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has recently completed a procurement process for a Spin and Angle Resolved Photoemission Spectrometer intended for its School of Physics and Astronomy. This tender falls within the education industry category and is based in St Andrews, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the associated contract was awarded to MB Scientific AB, with a total value of approximately £481,500. This procurement process was initiated on 25th October 2018 following a public tender notice published prior to this date, culminating in the contract signing on 30th August 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of advanced scientific equipment and technology, particularly those specialising in precision instrumentation for educational and research purposes. Companies with expertise in developing and providing integrated systems for high-resolution electron spectroscopy and spin-analysis technologies would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders from the University of St Andrews and similar institutions. Businesses are encouraged to engage with the university’s e-Tendering system, which facilitates competitive bidding and enhances the visibility of relevant procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

School of Physics & Astronomy: Spin and Angle Resolved Photoemission Spectrometer

Notice Description

The system consists of four main parts: (1) an angle-resolving electron analyser for high-resolution electron spectroscopy, (2) an integrated spin-analysis system for subsequent spin-polarisation analysis, and (3) a fully-functioning and adaptable software suite for performing measurements using the system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Physics and Astronomy is seeking to enhance its research and teaching activity through the acquisition of a Spin and Angle Resolved Photoemission Spectrometer. The system consists of four main parts: (1) an angle-resolving electron analyser for high-resolution electron spectroscopy, (2) an integrated spin-analysis system for subsequent spin-polarisation analysis, and (3) a fully-functioning and adaptable software suite for performing measurements using the system. The systems should provide a fully-functioning capability for high-resolution spin-resolved ARPES when combined with a suitable vacuum chamber, pumping and sample manipulation (not part of this tender), and should fulfill the requirements detailed.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our e-Tendering System (In-Tend). To Express an Interest please go to our tender web-site at: https://in-tendhost/universityofstandrews

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000542993
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335288
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£481,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
ST ANDREWS
Postcode
KY16 9LB
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
St Andrews
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MB Scientific AB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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