--- title: "X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system and Ultra-high vacuum transfer system" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b903eda-206a-400f-ba20-90c11227af6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b903eda-206a-400f-ba20-90c11227af6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b903eda-206a-400f-ba20-90c11227af6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b903eda-206a-400f-ba20-90c11227af6b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL" published: "2022-02-25" --- # X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system and Ultra-high vacuum transfer system Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b903eda-206a-400f-ba20-90c11227af6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b903eda-206a-400f-ba20-90c11227af6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b903eda-206a-400f-ba20-90c11227af6b.json) ## Summary The University of Bristol is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of an X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system and an ultra-high vacuum transfer system, aimed at enhancing their capabilities in the fabrication and characterisation of nuclear fuel materials. The total budget for this procurement is set at £550,000, with a closing date for submission on 28 March 2022. This initiative falls under the category of laboratory and optical equipment, located in Bristol, South West England, as part of an open procedure above the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech laboratory equipment and services, particularly those focused on the nuclear research sector. Companies with expertise in delivering sophisticated equipment ideal for high lateral resolution and in-vacuum systems are well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly as the project aims to build a sustainable user base for the National Nuclear User Facility. ## Notice The requirement is comprised of two pieces of equipment: (1) a state-of-the-art x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) system with a particular focus on high lateral resolution and depth profiling; (2) an in-vacuum (UHV) transfer system between the new XPS and existing deposition facility, ideally with a small laboratory footprint. Bristol has an international reputation in fabrication and characterisation of actinide thin films (for studies based on the behaviour of current and advanced nuclear fuels). The FaRMS project will upgrade our growth and characterisation facilities to allow in-situ transfer of newly grown samples to the XPS system. This will be enabled by the UHV transfer system connecting both the sputtering chamber and the XPS system, as well as allowing the sputtering system and XPS system to work independently. Our long-term vision is that this instrument will enable thin layers (from a few nanometres to micron-scale films) of nuclear fuel materials to be fabricated and characterised with a range of techniques within FaRMS and the larger IAC infrastructure. FaRMS is a member of the National Nuclear User Facility, which aims to provide a service to the nuclear research sector - academic and industrial, with access funded up until March 2023, building a user-base to be financially sustainable thereafter. The capital funding allocated for this equipment is a maximum of PS550,000 (ex VAT) for both lots, with an approximate breakdown of PS400,000 for lot 1 and PS150,000 for lot 2. Tenders received significantly above this value may be discounted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc6b5c1-03dc-4bdd-a8af-67ae5276b265 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 25 Feb 2022 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc6b5c1-03dc-4bdd-a8af-67ae5276b265 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc6b5c1-03dc-4bdd-a8af-67ae5276b265 25th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://tenders.bris.ac.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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