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title: "UHV LT STM AFM Scanning Probe Microscope_ITT958"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
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# UHV LT STM AFM Scanning Probe Microscope_ITT958

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6077248c-ffdf-4eda-b6ac-f8604765f6e7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Ultra High Vacuum, Low Temperature, combined Scanning Tunneling Microscope/Atomic Force Microscope, titled "UHV LT STM AFM Scanning Probe Microscope_ITT958," has been awarded by the UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM. This contract falls under the industry category of instruments for checking physical characteristics, with a total value of £317,450. The award became active on 19th October 2018, following a successful open tender process that concluded on 22nd August 2018. The contract's duration extends from 24th October 2018 to 28th June 2019, with delivery expected in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific instrumentation and materials characterisation sectors. Companies specialising in advanced technological equipment or those with capabilities in surface science and microscopy would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. Additionally, as the procurement method was open, this previous opportunity may herald further competitive contracts, encouraging innovation and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

Contract Award: Fully integrated Ultra High Vacuum, Low Temperature, combined Scanning Tunneling Microscope/ Atomic Force Microscope for the investigation of molecular and atomic scale physics and chemistry on metallic semiconducting and insulating substrates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec42fe04-2317-4c0f-a2ea-6ddfdd013de1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2018 - 28 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £317,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £317,450 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGMA SURFACE SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2018 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec42fe04-2317-4c0f-a2ea-6ddfdd013de1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec42fe04-2317-4c0f-a2ea-6ddfdd013de1
  26th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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