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title: "Scanning Microwave Microscope"
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# Scanning Microwave Microscope

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfe78ddd-7178-4c91-9b7e-38d70f251d24

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## Summary

Durham University is seeking to procure a Scanning Microwave Microscope under an open procurement procedure. The contract, classified under the CPV code for scanning electron microscopes, has a total value of £252,500, with an active award notice published on 8 January 2020. The procurement process was initiated with the tender period ending on 30 September 2019, and the contract period spans from 6 November 2019 to 5 November 2020. The instrument will be delivered to a location in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those capable of delivering highly technical solutions for functional imaging at a nanometre scale. Companies with expertise in scanning microwave impedance microscopy or related technologies would be well-positioned to compete in this market. Suppliers able to meet the environmental and functional requirements of the university's specifications are encouraged to participate, as the project aligns with the need for cutting-edge scientific instrumentation.

## Notice

The requirement is for a scanning microwave impedance microscope capable of performing functional imaging on a nanometre scale resolution. The requested functionalities include scattering at a broadband terahertz range, surface voltage mapping (Kelvin probe), and local conduction and / or impedance. The instrument must include an environmental chamber, suitable for working in low vacuum or under inert ambience and accommodate samples of at least 50mm in diameter. The opportunity can be viewed using the following link: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6802

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c57c48-d034-4b2b-817c-0f07405e0351 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2019 - 30 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £252,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,379 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS ASYLUM RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2020 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c57c48-d034-4b2b-817c-0f07405e0351
- 4 Sep 2019 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6683568-9ab7-4e99-bd82-968be4b8d37e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c57c48-d034-4b2b-817c-0f07405e0351
  8th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6683568-9ab7-4e99-bd82-968be4b8d37e
  4th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6802

## Provenance

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