--- title: "Purchase of a Customisable Multifunctional Scanning Probe Microscope" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f5fcb76-6bbb-4683-a147-82494b7194e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f5fcb76-6bbb-4683-a147-82494b7194e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f5fcb76-6bbb-4683-a147-82494b7194e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f5fcb76-6bbb-4683-a147-82494b7194e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2020-11-12" --- # Purchase of a Customisable Multifunctional Scanning Probe Microscope Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f5fcb76-6bbb-4683-a147-82494b7194e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f5fcb76-6bbb-4683-a147-82494b7194e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f5fcb76-6bbb-4683-a147-82494b7194e6.json) ## Summary Lancaster University is currently seeking tenders for the purchase, delivery, and installation of a Customisable Multifunctional Scanning Probe Microscope. This procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory equipment (CPV code 38000000), is taking place in Lancaster, North West England. The tender process is open and will close on 6th December 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £170,000, with a minimum value of £160,000. The contract period is set to commence on 18th December 2020 and will extend until 17th December 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, especially those capable of supplying advanced microscopy solutions. Companies that can provide high precision instruments and installation services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to participate in this competition to enhance their business growth. The use of this technology is integral to the EPSRC Strategic Capital Equipment project, indicating its importance and potential for further collaboration within the research community. ## Notice The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of a Purchase of a Customisable Multifunctional Scanning Probe Microscope. We seek a scanning probe microscope (SPM) with multiple standard AFM and STM contrast modes using standard cantilevers and kinematically repositionable cantilever/STM tip holder, laser beam deflection cantilever deflection sensing and also electronics capable of tuning fork SPM probe operation, large area closed loop sample scanner, ability of in-air and in-liquid studies, access to the input and output signals, ability to synchronise scanning with external signals, and good optical access to the cantilever and the sample from the top. This SPM will be used to obtain a reference image of the studied sample using standard SPM modes, and then to guide a Purchaser made nanoscale optical probe (OP) to the area of interest. The OP will be attached to the tuning fork actuator (TFA) providing tip-surface distance feedback, and coupled to the free electron laser (FEL) light source that is fixed in space, hence the need for the sample scanning. The facility will be used for the EPSRC Strategic Capital Equipment project "High Performance Wide spectral range Nanoprobe (HiWiN)". Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e48dc3a-26f2-4d5a-92c2-8102d3763311 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 12 Nov 2020 at 13:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e48dc3a-26f2-4d5a-92c2-8102d3763311 - 12 Nov 2020 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e48dc3a-26f2-4d5a-92c2-8102d3763311 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e48dc3a-26f2-4d5a-92c2-8102d3763311 12th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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