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title: "(NU/1884) RFQ for the Thermo ThetaProbe and KAlpha upgrade"
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# (NU/1884) RFQ for the Thermo ThetaProbe and KAlpha upgrade

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-897ebb5e-1876-4424-9886-7959ca8c3b49

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## Summary

Newcastle University has issued a tender titled "(NU/1884) RFQ for the Thermo ThetaProbe and KAlpha upgrade" for the procurement of Thermo Fisher Scientific X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometers upgrades. The procurement falls under the industry category of Spectrometers and is valued at 45,000 GBP. The tender deadline is 28th February 2023, with the contract period starting on 4th March 2023 and ending on 31st March 2023. The tender offers opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, with a focus on goods procurement.

This tender from Newcastle University provides an opportunity for businesses to participate in upgrading X-ray spectrometers, catering to the academic research sector. SMEs with expertise in instrument upgrades and related services would find this tender well-suited for business growth. The tender process is currently active and presents a chance to engage with a reputable academic institution in England.

## Notice

The University currently owns and operates two Thermo Fisher Scientific X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometers: K-Alpha and Theta Probe. These two instruments currently run on pre-Windows 10 computers, having not been upgraded since purchase. For each instrument we require: i) Data system upgrade ii) USB3 Camera upgrade The system upgrade must be compatible with the existing instruments' features: K-Alpha: * 180deg hemispherical analyser * 128-channel detector * scanned and snapshot spectroscopy modes * dual-beam charge neutralisation * monoatomic Ar ion and Polyatomic Gas-Cluster Ion Beam (GCIB) source * cluster sizes of 1000 and 2000 atoms * depth profiling of metals and oxides as well as polymers and multi-layers Theta Probe: * 180deg spherical sector analyser * 60deg Parallel ARXPS (no need to tilt the sample) * scanned and snapshot spectroscopy modes * dual-beam charge neutralisation * monoatomic Ar ion and Polyatomic Gas-Cluster Ion Beam (GCIB) source * cluster sizes of 1000 and 2000 atoms * depth profiling of metals and oxides as well as polymers and multi-layers * possibility to be linked with Raman spectrometer, for in situ measurements of XPS with Raman This purchase is being funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Please review the available documentation and provide a fully detailed response to our requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1603a072-7c18-47f0-9b13-d1dc70ab7332 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2023 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1603a072-7c18-47f0-9b13-d1dc70ab7332

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1603a072-7c18-47f0-9b13-d1dc70ab7332
  17th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f9505b0a-ceae-ed11-811f-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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