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title: "High-speed atomic force instrument for the National Nuclear User facility"
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# High-speed atomic force instrument for the National Nuclear User facility

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f46ed4af-5463-46f7-8c1e-0ea5a7d36b97

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is seeking to procure a high-speed atomic force instrument for the National Nuclear User Facility, classified under the microscope category. The procurement process was initiated through an open tender method, with the tender period closing on 24 January 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £767,000, commenced on 5 March 2020 and will run until 30 September 2023. This opportunity is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and aims to support nuclear researchers by enabling advanced characterisation of nuclear materials.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in high-tech instrumentation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in scientific equipment and services. Companies capable of delivering advanced microscopy technology and related support would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, expanding their reach within the nuclear research sector and potentially driving technological advancements in this field.

## Notice

Provision of a High-speed atomic force instrument for the National Nuclear User facility

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3ec8de-17ed-45a6-9d1c-74230de02660 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £767,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £767,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL NANO DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2020 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3ec8de-17ed-45a6-9d1c-74230de02660
- 9 Dec 2019 at 18:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0533a462-0431-40cc-9a21-af74ea562c69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3ec8de-17ed-45a6-9d1c-74230de02660
  16th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0533a462-0431-40cc-9a21-af74ea562c69
  9th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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