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title: "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T23/0039 - Atomic Force Microscope"
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# GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T23/0039 - Atomic Force Microscope

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b80b738-9294-4b73-a7ed-43bc6d93fe1f

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## Summary

The Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne is inviting tenders for the procurement of an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) capable of high-performance measurements in liquid and air. The contract value is GBP 500,000 with a tender deadline of 9th January 2024. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st April 2024 to 30th July 2024 in various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category using an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in Scanning Probe Microscopes to compete for the supply of the equipment. Companies offering AFM solutions suitable for diverse applications such as studying live cells, tissues, and composite materials would be well-suited to participate. The University's emphasis on user-friendly systems that do not require dedicated operators opens up avenues for innovative suppliers in the microscopy industry.

## Notice

The University is looking to procure an Atomic Force Microscope with the ability to produce high-performance measurements in liquid and air to cover multi-purpose system such as living cells, single systemsmolecules, tissues, soft polymers and composite materials. It needs to be temperature controlled with microscope use. One type of application that AFM will be used for is to look at live cells and the interaction between cells and surface and the surrounding environment. Additional information: The system will need to include image acquisition and analysis combined with a software workstation and monitor. It should be user-friendly to allow novice users to learn to operate the system quickly, without the requirement of a dedicated operator. It will have the ability to be upgraded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50312d5-1a82-4331-bc66-0e5f93d2fdf8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2023 at 17:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50312d5-1a82-4331-bc66-0e5f93d2fdf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50312d5-1a82-4331-bc66-0e5f93d2fdf8
  30th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-T23/0039---Atomic-Force-Microscope/75FD5GQ73U
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