---
title: "Atomic Force Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07495db8-caba-401e-8688-3c030c9f11d2"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07495db8-caba-401e-8688-3c030c9f11d2"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07495db8-caba-401e-8688-3c030c9f11d2.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07495db8-caba-401e-8688-3c030c9f11d2.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BATH"
published: "2020-03-09"
---

# Atomic Force Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07495db8-caba-401e-8688-3c030c9f11d2

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07495db8-caba-401e-8688-3c030c9f11d2)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07495db8-caba-401e-8688-3c030c9f11d2.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) was conducted by the University of Bath, classified under the category of scanning probe microscopes. The tender was an open procedure that concluded with an award on December 20, 2019. The contract, valued at £229,275, started on February 1, 2020, and is set to end on March 31, 2020. The procurement was located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the University of Bath's address in Bath, BA2 7AY.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those manufacturing or supplying scanning probe microscopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the openness of the tender process. Companies with expertise in supplying advanced technical equipment for research institutions, particularly in materials science or engineering, would be well-positioned to pursue future contracts with the University of Bath and similar organisations.

## Notice

The University of Bath requires an Atomic Force Microscope system (AFM). The AFM will be operative with multiple users and used by a diverse range of researchers at the University of Bath, working across the areas of materials science, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering and biology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b95401-d2a4-4899-b8b5-8d038d626730 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,275 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS ASYLUM RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2020 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b95401-d2a4-4899-b8b5-8d038d626730

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b95401-d2a4-4899-b8b5-8d038d626730
  9th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=477888308
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07495db8-caba-401e-8688-3c030c9f11d2. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07495db8-caba-401e-8688-3c030c9f11d2.json.