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title: "(NU/1831) Supply of an AFM with PFM"
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# (NU/1831) Supply of an AFM with PFM

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c68f4f18-783a-4d59-b311-f47160bce77c

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## Summary

Newcastle University is inviting tenders for the supply of an Atomic Force Microscope with Piezoresponse Force Microscopy capability. This procurement falls under the "Microscopes" industry category and has a contract value of £325,000. The tender deadline is 17th February 2023, with the contract period slated to start on 14th March 2023 and end on 31st July 2023. The University seeks expressions of interest by the deadline of 14th February 2023 at 16:00 GMT.

This tender opportunity from Newcastle University offers a chance for suppliers in the goods sector, especially those specializing in microscopes and related equipment, to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of Medical Technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in supplying scientific equipment and after-sales support are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties can find more information and express their interest via the University's e-tendering portal.

## Notice

The Biomedical Engineering research hub in the School of Engineering, as well as other research groups in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering and Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University, require AFM with PFM capabilities capabilities to support a wide range of research activities related to Medical Technologies. Therefore, we are looking to purchase an AFM-PFM equipment that will enable us to nano-characterise new biomaterials and technologies for tissue engineering, analysis cell-cell and cell-materials interface in dry and wet/liquid state (e.g. property measurements of hydrogels, cells and tissues) and explore new healthcare research frontiers on the nanoscale. This purchase is being funded by the Wolfson Foundation. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f5383a9-af95-ed11-811c-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1830 The deadline for expressing an interest in this tender is Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 16:00 hours GMT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47724335-6865-4401-a31e-d49eb6853c48 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| 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

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2023 at 17:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47724335-6865-4401-a31e-d49eb6853c48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47724335-6865-4401-a31e-d49eb6853c48
  17th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f5383a9-af95-ed11-811c-005056b64545
  Expressions of interest link

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