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Control Electronics for Scanning Probe Microscopy

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has concluded a tender for the supply of control electronics and software for low temperature scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy, essential for operations within their molecular beam epitaxy laboratory suite. This contract, awarded to Scanwel Ltd, is categorised under the goods sector and falls within the education industry. The procurement process was initiated on 16 March 2021, with the tender period ending on 7 April 2021. The value of the contract is £148,392, and it was officially signed on 19 May 2021. The delivery is to be made to the Eden Campus located in Guardbridge, Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electronics and software sectors, especially those specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment. Companies that can provide advanced technology solutions for microscopy and low-temperature applications would find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovation and technology development are encouraged to consider similar procurement opportunities within the education sector, which often seeks cutting-edge solutions for research and experimental needs.

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Notice Title

Control Electronics for Scanning Probe Microscopy

Notice Description

The requirement is for a set of control electronics and software for low temperature scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy. The electronics will be used to control a UHV low temperature scanning probe which will combine STM, AFM and scanning SQUID microscopy techniques. This probe will be integrated in the St Andrews molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) laboratory suite.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a set of control electronics and software for low temperature scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy. The electronics will be used to control a UHV low temperature scanning probe which will combine STM, AFM and scanning SQUID microscopy techniques. This probe will be integrated in the St Andrews molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) laboratory suite.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647737
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416272
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,392 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20214 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@st-andrews.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1334462523

Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Post Town
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
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCANWEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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