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title: "(NU/1460) Supply & Installation of a Video Rate Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) for fast scanning and high resolution imaging in liquid"
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# (NU/1460) Supply & Installation of a Video Rate Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) for fast scanning and high resolution imaging in liquid

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c311fbc-cfa1-4b71-b952-334b1e361b5a

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Newcastle University sought the supply and installation of a Video Rate Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) aimed at achieving high-resolution imaging in liquid environments. This contract, with a total value of £420,000, was conducted through an open procedure and is classified under the goods category (CPV Code: 38510000). The tender period ended on 1st April 2019, while the contract commenced on 25th April 2019 and will conclude on 28th June 2019. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, the contracting authority's contact for this procurement is Dave Anderson, reachable at +44 191 222 5360.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific instrumentation, engineering, and advanced technology manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an opportune moment to showcase their innovations, particularly those with capabilities in high-precision equipment. Companies that can provide after-sales support and warranty services, as required by the contract terms, will be well-positioned to compete and grow through such public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Newcastle University needs to purchase a Video Rate Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). This instrument must provide highly stable, high resolution and high speed imaging in liquid at a controlled temperature. The required AFM must be specifically designed to achieve atomic and molecular resolution of the DNA and RNA based self-assemblies in particular in liquid environments. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation to the University, with after-sales support and 24 months warranty and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f756936-8451-4efe-8dee-37657f9aaf08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2019 - 28 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £418,604 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (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

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 1 May 2019 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f756936-8451-4efe-8dee-37657f9aaf08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f756936-8451-4efe-8dee-37657f9aaf08
  1st May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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