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Atomic Force Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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12 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, situated in Edinburgh, UK, has completed a procurement process for an Atomic Force Microscope, required for advanced nanotopography imaging and other scientific applications. This procurement involved a limited method and was awarded on 12th November 2020, with a contract value of £333,200. The procurement process was classified under the goods category and fell within the education sector. The sole supplier, Bruker Nano GmbH, was selected based on the rationale that their specific instrument was the only option available to meet the technical requirements outlined by the buyer.

This opportunity could benefit businesses specialising in high-precision scientific instruments and technologies, particularly those focused on nanotechnology and materials science. Companies providing cutting-edge solutions in laboratory equipment, measurement tools, and scientific imaging technologies might find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with the University of Edinburgh on future contracts could facilitate market entry and growth, especially for innovative firms aiming to supply the educational and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Atomic Force Microscope

Notice Description

The College of Science and Engineering at the University of Edinburgh required a new state-of-the-art atomic force microscope for nanotopography imaging, quantitative nanomechanical and viscoelastic mapping, force measurements and force spectroscopy of synthetic and living materials & interfaces.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

Procurement Information

After thorough market research it has been concluded that the NanoWizard(r) 4 XP AFM from Bruker is the only instrument on the market that can fulfil our specific requirements for precise measurements in our rich variety of bio/soft matter and materials systems under liquids, in air, at low and high temperature.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636362
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411856
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£333,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20205 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Mihaela Maican
Contact Email
mmaican@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
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

BRUKER NANO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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