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title: "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: Secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS)"
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# GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: Secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS)

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c117437-c646-4e7b-a20a-147fff88f112

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## Summary

The Faculty of Engineering and Environment at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking to purchase a secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS) for chemical analysis purposes. The procurement stage is currently active with a deadline for tender submissions on 9th January 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 31st March 2025 and end on 20th April 2025. This opportunity falls under the 'goods' category and has an estimated value of £1,000,000, with a minimum value of £500,000.

This tender for a secondary ion mass spectrometer presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in mass spectrometry equipment. Companies providing advanced analytical instruments for inorganic multilayer structures analysis, elemental surface analysis, and 3D data analysis would be well-suited to compete. As a significant investment by Northumbria University, this tender signifies a potential for long-term business growth within the chemical analysis equipment industry.

## Notice

The Faculty of Engineering and Environment at Northumbria University is undergoing expansion and enhancement of its engineering materials facilities and is looking to purchase a secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS) for the chemical analysis of samples. The system must be ideally suited for the analysis of inorganic multilayer layer structures such as photovoltaic thin film devices (chalcopyrite and kesterite) and III-V multijunction or quantum dot solar cells as well as other multi-layer structures for application such as anti-corrosion and wear-resistant and biocompatible coatings. The system must be capable of elemental surface analysis, and excel in-depth profiling with high depth and mass resolution and be capable of 3D data analysis with good lateral resolution. The system must be capable of simultaneous acquisition of both positive and negative species. anti-corrosion and wear-resistant and biocompatible coatings. The system must be capable of elemental surface analysis, and excel in-depth profiling with high depth and mass resolution and be capable of 3D data analysis with good lateral resolution. The system must be capable of simultaneous acquisition of both positive and negative species.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaa1ebff-3dfc-49d9-8b51-246787f03aaf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 20 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2023 at 18:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaa1ebff-3dfc-49d9-8b51-246787f03aaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaa1ebff-3dfc-49d9-8b51-246787f03aaf
  30th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Secondary-ion-mass-spectrometer-(SIMS)/DG5S889886
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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