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title: "3580/JN - Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)"
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# 3580/JN - Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-714f089e-464b-4b39-9dc4-7d7deb7dccac

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract for an Atomic Force Microscope under the NWUPC framework for High Value Laboratory Equipment. The procurement falls under the industry category of Microscopes in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The tender was in the selective procurement stage with a tender period ending on February 1, 2023, and a contract period from February 2 to February 3, 2023.

This contract awarded to Bruker UK Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry, especially those offering scanning probe microscopes. The University of Sheffield's preference for SMEs and VCSEs in this tender creates a favourable environment for smaller and socially oriented businesses looking to grow through public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

This procurement was conducted under the NWUPC framework - High Value Laboratory Equipment LAB3123 NW: Lot 20 - Scanning Probe Microscopes. A tip-scanning closed loop atomic force microscope. The instrument to be capable of imaging in standard modes in air and liquid including contact, tapping, fast force curve based imaging (PeakForce or similar). The microscope to have the capability to carry out force volume, phase imaging, force spectroscopy, and to have specific software and/or hardware to enable nanomanipulation and nanolithography.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d365670-f2bb-48a7-bec2-25e854f019c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2023 - 3 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2023 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d365670-f2bb-48a7-bec2-25e854f019c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d365670-f2bb-48a7-bec2-25e854f019c8
  8th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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