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 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 4 Aug 20232 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- EH14 4AP
- 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
- Pentland Hills
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh South West
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485348
Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System - Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System for research purposes -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486128
Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System - Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System for research purposes
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