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title: "Staffordshire University - Micro Scratch/Indentation Tester System"
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# Staffordshire University - Micro Scratch/Indentation Tester System

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fba988c0-8ad0-4cf3-aeea-be65a7f6c703

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## Summary

Staffordshire University is currently seeking suppliers for a Micro Scratch/Indentation Tester System as part of its initiative to develop the Staffordshire Advanced Materials Incubation and Accelerator Centre (SAMIAC). This procurement is classified under miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments and employs an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 26th June 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 28th June 2020 and will run until 31st October 2020, with delivery required at the university's location in Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DE, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in advanced materials and testing instruments, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that manufacture or provide testing equipment, especially those focussed on microelectronics, coatings, or surface treatments, will find this contract particularly relevant as it aims to support local innovation and development in the high-tech materials sector.

## Notice

Staffordshire University is leading the development of the Staffordshire Advanced Materials Incubation and Accelerator Centre (SAMIAC). The aim of SAMIAC is to stimulate innovation, product development and growth in advanced materials in the Staffordshire region. A key element of SAMIAC is the development of a research, prototyping and innovation laboratory workspace for which we are seeking to purchase a Micro Scratch/Indentation Tester (MST) System to characterize the practical adhesion failure of thin films and coatings with a typical thickness below 5mm and for the analysis of organic and inorganic coatings as well as soft and hard coatings. Applications will include thin and multilayer CVD, PVD, PECVD, photoresist, lacquers, paints, and several other types of films. The MST system will be used by local companies and researchers to support advanced microelectronics, optical coatings, protective and decorative surface coatings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2db64d3f-169f-460a-b936-3f0320159d18 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2020 at 07:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2db64d3f-169f-460a-b936-3f0320159d18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2db64d3f-169f-460a-b936-3f0320159d18
  8th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procontract.due-north.com

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