Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage system. This contract, identified by the title "Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System," falls under the education industry category and involves the delivery of goods to Edinburgh, specifically region UKM75. The procurement was carried out through a limited procedure due to the technical uniqueness of the supplier's capability. The contract, awarded to KP Technology Ltd, was signed on 11th May 2026 and is valued at £91,590. The award stage of this procurement process is complete, indicated by the activities dated 26th May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in producing specialised scientific equipment, particularly those capable of fulfilling bespoke technical requirements. KP Technology Ltd demonstrated a unique ability to meet advanced scientific criteria, underscoring the value for similar innovative businesses to position themselves in niche markets where technical precision is paramount. Such contracts are particularly well-suited for SMEs focusing on high-quality, precision instrumentation, as evidenced by KP Technology Ltd's successful bid in this instance.

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Notice Title

Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System

Notice Description

APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage System.

Procurement Information

We are awarding a contract to KP Technology Ltd for the purchase of the APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage system based on their unique ability to meet the following specific technical requirements: - Capability to measure energy levels of semiconductors and metals in an ambient environment with a high degree of accuracy - Ability to perform Kelvin probe measurements - An instrument that combines Kelvin Probe and Air Photoemission Spectroscopy techniques - Capability to scan large surface areas of up to 50 x 50 mm - Capability to measure work function and conduct surface photovoltage measurements - Functionality to support analysis of photoexcitation mechanisms within devices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829749
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556516
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
£91,590 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

KP TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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