--- title: "Atomic Force Microscope" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1c4767a-47cf-45ab-9ac0-930f2f0ab24e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1c4767a-47cf-45ab-9ac0-930f2f0ab24e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1c4767a-47cf-45ab-9ac0-930f2f0ab24e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1c4767a-47cf-45ab-9ac0-930f2f0ab24e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2017-08-09" --- # Atomic Force Microscope Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1c4767a-47cf-45ab-9ac0-930f2f0ab24e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1c4767a-47cf-45ab-9ac0-930f2f0ab24e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1c4767a-47cf-45ab-9ac0-930f2f0ab24e.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick is seeking to procure a high-end atomic force microscope and its ancillary modules for use in the Electron Microscopy Research Technology Platform. This tender is currently in the planning stage and has an submission deadline set for 12:00 pm GMT on 8th September 2017. The procurement process falls under the category of goods, specifically laboratory and optical equipment, and the delivery location is within the West Midlands, UK. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 25th September 2017 and will last for one year until 24th September 2018. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision equipment and microscopy solutions. Companies that manufacture or supply laboratory instruments, especially those with experience in optical and microscopy technologies, would be well-poised to compete for this contract. The University of Warwick encourages interested parties to express their interest through their In-Tend supplier portal, which will also provide access to further tender documents and additional details regarding the procurement process. ## Notice The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a high-end atomic force microscope with ancillary modules. The microscope will reside in a central university facility (the Electron Microscopy Research Technology Platform, EM-RTP), will provide routine imaging for a wide range of users across Warwick University and will service the needs of specialist microscopy users. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Please note, the submission deadline for this tender is 12:00pm GMT on Friday 8th September 2017. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information and to express interest. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EPSRC Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc94dec-8799-4bf2-a548-6018480c1be3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 24 Sep 2018 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 7AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 9 Aug 2017 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc94dec-8799-4bf2-a548-6018480c1be3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc94dec-8799-4bf2-a548-6018480c1be3 9th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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