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Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System

Heriot-Watt University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Aug 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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04 Aug 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University initiated a procurement process for the Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System, a research-related acquisition. The University is located in Edinburgh, UK, and has advanced to the procurement stage of the process. The deadline for this tender has passed, and the procurement method used was a limited procedure with the rationale of awarding the contract directly to Park Systems UK Limited without prior competition.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers specializing in scientific equipment, particularly those capable of providing Atomic Force Microscope Systems. The contract is well-suited for SMEs in the industry category of goods. The procurement process, led by Heriot-Watt University, aims to acquire specific research equipment to support research in the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences. Businesses offering similar specialized equipment and services would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System

Notice Description

Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System for research purposes

Lot Information

Lot 1

Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with Park Systems UK Limited for the supply, delivery and installation of a Atomic Force Microscope System. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

Procurement Information

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with Park Systems UK Limited for an Atomic Force Microscope System. A scoping exercise was conducted by research team within the University's School of Engineering & Physiscal Sciences with findings drawn that the Atomic Force Microscope System from Park Systems UK Limited meets all of the specification of requirements to enable the research to be conducted. The Atomic Force Microscope System will be used for small and medium size samples, consisting of flexure-guided XY scanner, standard FX AFM head with decoupled flexure-guided Z scanner, multi snap-in sample chuck, motorized XY stage, motorized Z stage, automated probe exchange, motorized optic stage, motorized focus stage, direct on-axis optics, AFM Controller, SmartScanTM software, XEI software, computer with dual monitors and accessories. On-site training for 3 days prior to instrument delivery, all shipping and handling and a further 3 day on-site installation and user training plus 5 year warranty. The system has unique fully automated cantilever and laser alignment and automated tip loading and exchange routine. High precision motorised stage (10.4 cm x 4 cm travel range) and unique StepScan automation module. High resolution 5.1 MPixel camera with 840 um x 630 um field of view. A linear and orthogonal XY-scanner. Unique tip crash prevention technology and is fully compatible with Python scripting. There are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000740738
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486128
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
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
£345,888 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Heriot-Watt University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AS
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Park Systems UK Ltd

Further Information

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