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title: "(NU/1409) Supply & Installation of Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) fully integrated on an Inverted Optical Microscope (IOM)"
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# (NU/1409) Supply & Installation of Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) fully integrated on an Inverted Optical Microscope (IOM)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2de76f1-4807-4b6c-b3bf-6edaba0f7232

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking to procure the supply and installation of a state-of-the-art Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) fully integrated on an Inverted Optical Microscope (IOM). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the microscopy industry, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with an active award dating from October 26, 2018, and the contract period beginning on November 6, 2018, and concluding on January 14, 2019. The total contract value is approximately £344,255.14, and any interested suppliers should have accessed the invitation to tender by the end date of August 28, 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in high-value imaging and analysis systems, particularly those within the microscopy equipment sector. Companies that have expertise in supplying advanced scientific instruments, equipment maintenance, and training services would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this tender is categorised for suppliers of that scale, promoting innovation and competitive pricing in the marketplace.

## Notice

Newcastle University have been awarded a grant by EPSRC to purchase a state-of-art Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) fully integrated on an Inverted Optical Microscope (IOM) to perform advanced measurements using both standard and hollow AFM cantilevers. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after-sales support and 60 months warranty and maintenance, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system and a complete set of operating and maintenance documents. This opportunity is only being advertised to the Framework for High Value Imaging / Analysis Systems & Microscopy Instrumentation, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment (HVLE) Ref Lab3054 NW, Lot 3 Scanning Probe Microscopes, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeb2297-ab7a-45a7-8eac-62f5536ae455 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2018 - 14 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £344,255 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WINDSOR SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2018 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeb2297-ab7a-45a7-8eac-62f5536ae455

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeb2297-ab7a-45a7-8eac-62f5536ae455
  28th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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