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title: "Wide field Kerr microscope"
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# Wide field Kerr microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b76cd393-f04e-4193-9dea-9ef5bf584f8d

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently seeking a supplier for a Wide Field Kerr Microscope as part of establishing the Exeter Time-Resolved Magnetism (EXTREMAG) Facility. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically involving microscopes, with an emphasis on polarising and wide field types. The tender is in the active stage and follows an open procedure, with submissions due by 28 January 2019. The project location is in Exeter, South West England, and the planned contract period is from 29 January to 30 January 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of scientific and optical equipment, particularly manufacturers and suppliers of advanced microscopy technologies. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in innovative imaging solutions for research applications would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their market presence by partnering with a reputable educational institution.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is setting up the Exeter Time-Resolved Magnetism (EXTREMAG) Facility for the study of magnetic processes in nanoscale magnetic materials on ultrafast timescales, at low temperatures, and in high magnetic fields and is looking to procure a wide field polarisation microscope to image magnetic domains and magnetisation processes using the magneto-optical Kerr effect.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3761d4e5-7164-4321-a45f-90b9f8a3770b |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2019 - 30 Jan 2019 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38515100 - Polarising microscopes
- 38518100 - Wide field microscopes

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2018 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3761d4e5-7164-4321-a45f-90b9f8a3770b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3761d4e5-7164-4321-a45f-90b9f8a3770b
  14th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26579&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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