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title: "Atomic Force Microscope"
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# Atomic Force Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5080e3ba-a0a6-42bc-923e-bf7d733f96c0

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed the procurement process for an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) to enhance multidisciplinary bioscience research. The tender, direct awarded under the LAB3162 NW High Value Lab Equipment framework, was granted to Bruker UK Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Coventry. This contract, valued at £868,989, will span from 6th September 2024 to 5th September 2027. The procurement followed a selective method, specific to the high-value laboratory equipment sector. The delivery location for this equipment is Bristol, South West, United Kingdom, with the award date being 5th September 2024 and the contract officially published on 16th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the high-value lab equipment industry, particularly those offering advanced microscopy and spectroscopy solutions. Large-scale enterprises such as Bruker UK Limited have a competitive edge in such selective procurement processes due to their capability to deliver unique technologies. Engagements such as these allow businesses to showcase their specialised technologies, forge long-term partnerships with leading research institutions, and contribute to cutting-edge scientific advancements, thus fostering substantial business growth and innovation in the sector.

## Notice

Dr Harniman has been given a grant by the BBSRC to purchase a UK-unique Atomic For Mircroscopy (AFM) technology platform to enhance the biscience research in multi-disciplinary research programmes across life, health, physical and environmental sciences. This has been Direct Awarded to Bruker UK Limited under framework LAB3162 NW High Value Lab Equipment (HVLE). Bruker are able to deliver the unique combination of microscopy and spectroscopy capabilities described into the bid, and are named as a 'project partner' within the the grant award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b246fb7-4b9b-4c86-aa79-6329382f94bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2024 - 5 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £868,989 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £868,989 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER; COMMERCIAL TRANSFER; HARROW GREEN; PICKFORDS MOVE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b246fb7-4b9b-4c86-aa79-6329382f94bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b246fb7-4b9b-4c86-aa79-6329382f94bc
  16th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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