--- title: "Fast-Scan High-Resolution Atomic Force Microscope For Nanoscale Dielectric Microscopy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f665424-2a83-4e79-8b4e-f8bdb66b9c70" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f665424-2a83-4e79-8b4e-f8bdb66b9c70" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f665424-2a83-4e79-8b4e-f8bdb66b9c70.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f665424-2a83-4e79-8b4e-f8bdb66b9c70.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2020-03-11" --- # Fast-Scan High-Resolution Atomic Force Microscope For Nanoscale Dielectric Microscopy Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f665424-2a83-4e79-8b4e-f8bdb66b9c70 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f665424-2a83-4e79-8b4e-f8bdb66b9c70) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f665424-2a83-4e79-8b4e-f8bdb66b9c70.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is seeking to procure a Fast-Scan High-Resolution Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) for nanoscale dielectric microscopy, with a tender period ending on 27th March 2020. The contract is classified under the industry category of scanning probe microscopes, and the equipment will be located at the University of Manchester, postcode M13 9PL. This open procurement, which is above threshold, is an accelerated procedure aimed at securing innovative solutions to effectively probe dielectric, structural, and mechanical properties at an atomic level. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 29th May 2020. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment, specifically those with expertise in microscopy technology or related fields. Companies capable of providing cutting-edge solutions that can operate in diverse environments, such as air, liquid, and gas, while maintaining high-resolution imaging capabilities, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The development of customisable systems for advanced experiments could further enhance a bid, thereby facilitating business growth through the establishment of long-term partnerships with a leading academic institution. ## Notice The University wishes to appoint a Contractor or Contractor's to supply a fast-scan high-resolution atomic force microscope (AFM) to do nanoscale dielectric microscopy. The microscope should be able to probe the dielectric properties as well as structural and mechanical properties of the sample with true atomic resolution and high-speed capabilities upgradable to video-rate imaging. It needs to be capable to provide quantitative dielectric maps at the nanoscale in a wide frequency bandwidth (at least up to MHz range) with the ability to customize the system for more advanced experiments. It needs to be capable to work in multiple environments - air, liquid and gas - in an environmental cell with liquid/gas exchange, with minimum noise and thermal drift to allow stable and quantitative measurements over time at high resolution. The equipment will be located at the University of Manchester. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Delivery Notes The University wishes to appoint a Contractor or Contractor's to supply a fast-scan high-resolution atomic force microscope (AFM) to do nanoscale dielectric microscopy. The microscope should be able to probe the dielectric properties as well as structural and mechanical properties of the sample with true atomic resolution and high-speed capabilities upgradable to video-rate imaging. It needs to be capable to provide quantitative dielectric maps at the nanoscale in a wide frequency bandwidth (at least up to MHz range) with the ability to customize the system for more advanced experiments. It needs to be capable to work in multiple environments - air, liquid and gas - in an environmental cell with liquid/gas exchange, with minimum noise and thermal drift to allow stable and quantitative measurements over time at high resolution. The equipment will be located at the University of Manchester. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3661be24-1e70-4ae0-8bb2-0cb4c98f5341 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 29 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | LANCASHIRE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes - 38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes ## Release History - 11 Mar 2020 at 16:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3661be24-1e70-4ae0-8bb2-0cb4c98f5341 - 11 Mar 2020 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3661be24-1e70-4ae0-8bb2-0cb4c98f5341 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3661be24-1e70-4ae0-8bb2-0cb4c98f5341 11th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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