Notice Information
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
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554196
Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System - The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements. Please see below for further details. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556516
Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System - APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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