---
title: "AFM for 2DM studies in the inert environments."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c2f"
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# AFM for 2DM studies in the inert environments.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c2f

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking to procure an Atomic Force Microscope for studies of air-sensitive 2D materials in inert environments, classified under the CPV code for Microscopes (38510000). This procurement is currently at the Award stage following a successful tender that closed on 31 March 2021. The anticipated contract period is from 23 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. The procurement method used is the open procedure, and the total contract value is set at £240,000, with active participation from a single supplier, Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Inc.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific instruments, particularly in microscopy and materials analysis. Companies that provide high-quality imaging and probing technologies or those capable of developing systems compatible with inert environments will find this to be a fitting match. The engagement in research-focused procurement underscores the potential for market growth in scientific equipment tailored for advanced manufacturing and analysis in academic settings.

## Notice

The project aims to study a broad range of air-sensitive 2D materials and their heterostructures, and perform scanning probe studies of their mechanical, electronic and chemical properties tested simultaneously using a state-of-the-art scanning probe instrument. The proposed platform must include a variety of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) modes (cAFM, EFM, PFM, Force Curves, KpFM, friction AFM, Youngs modulus measurements, non-invasive topography, nanomanipulation and nanolithography) and allow their use in an inert gas environment, such as argon or nitrogen with

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The system must be fully compatible with an argon-filled glovebox of internal workspace dimensions: 1250 mm (W) x 780 mm (D) x 900 mm (H) and fitted with anti-vibration optical table to support the AFM system. In avoidance of doubt, the system must perform as specified below in the Minimum Outcome Specifications when operated under an inert argon or nitrogen filled atmosphere with

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008755-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS ASYLUM RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008755-2021
- 16 Mar 2021 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005310-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurement.manchester.ac.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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