Award

Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Sep 2023 at 00:00

Tender

18 Aug 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University initiated a tender for the Purchase of an Atomic Force Microscope System. The procurement process is in the active stage and involves the buying organization, Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh. The University seeks to acquire a complete Atomic Force Microscope system for characterizing two-dimensional materials. The deadline for tender submission is 4th September 2023.

This tender opportunity to purchase an Atomic Force Microscope system by Heriot-Watt University is suitable for businesses specializing in the supply of advanced scientific equipment. The University aims to create opportunities for businesses to provide technical support, system upgrades, and extended warranties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering high-tech imaging solutions are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System

Notice Description

The University wishes to purchase a complete Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) system that will primarily be used for characterization of two-dimensional materials, including mechanically exfoliated monolayer samples and heterostructures of stacked layers that exhibit moire superlattices and reconstructed domains.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to purchase a complete Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) system that will primarily be used for characterization of two-dimensional materials, including mechanically exfoliated monolayer samples and heterostructures of stacked layers that exhibit moire superlattices and reconstructed domains. The AFM should be a fully equipped stand-alone system that: includes a large suit of standard and advanced imaging modes, provides high levels of automation, and provides substantial technical support, system upgrades, and extended warranty. The equipment will be located in the Quantum Photonics Laboratory in the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences located on the Edinburgh Campus. This ITT is being carried out in accordance with the Open Accelerated Procedure as set out in the Regulations which implement Directive 2014/24/EC and Public Contracts (Scotland) 2015 Regulation 28(5). This is due to funding and research requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000742155
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487976
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
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
8 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20232 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
procurement@hw.ac.uk, r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514443, +44 1314515700

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARK SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486392
    Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System - The University wishes to purchase a complete Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) system that will primarily be used for characterization of two-dimensional materials, including mechanically exfoliated monolayer samples and heterostructures of stacked layers that exhibit moire superlattices and reconstructed domains.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487976
    Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System - The University wishes to purchase a complete Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) system that will primarily be used for characterization of two-dimensional materials, including mechanically exfoliated monolayer samples and heterostructures of stacked layers that exhibit moire superlattices and reconstructed domains.

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