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title: "Atomic Force Microscope"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BATH"
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# Atomic Force Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9764cb1c-fefb-4b09-920c-aa475a59ca92

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## Summary

The University of Bath is currently seeking to procure an Atomic Force Microscope system (AFM), which is essential for a diverse range of research activities across multiple disciplines, including materials science, physics, and biology. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the open procedure allowing for a broad range of suppliers to participate. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th September 2019, with the anticipated contract period starting from 1st November 2019 to 31st January 2020. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically scanning probe microscopes, and will be delivered to Bath in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in microscopy or related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the support for their participation in the procurement process. Competing suppliers should possess experience in providing advanced scientific instruments and demonstrate the capability to service a multi-user research environment effectively, catering to the diverse needs of academic institutions.

## Notice

The University of Bath requires an Atomic Force Microscope system (AFM). The AFM will be operative with multiple users and used by a diverse range of researchers at the University of Bath, working across the areas of materials science, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering and biology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b02378-8232-4cb6-a00d-b3ba02661b74 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Jan 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2019 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b02378-8232-4cb6-a00d-b3ba02661b74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b02378-8232-4cb6-a00d-b3ba02661b74
  31st August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Scanning-probe-microscopes./P8UP2235J6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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