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title: "Atomic Force Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a4ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Atomic Force Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a4ed

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House in Edinburgh, has issued a tender for an "Atomic Force Microscope" within the goods category, specifically classified under microscopes (CPV Code: 38510000). The procurement process, concluded on 12 April 2021, followed a limited award procedure without prior publication. This decision was justified based on technical necessity, confirming that the NanoWizard® 4 XP AFM from Bruker was the only product capable of meeting the precise requirements for the College of Science and Engineering's research needs.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific instruments and advanced microscopy technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply state-of-the-art analytical equipment, particularly those capable of meeting complex technical specifications, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The procurement method used suggests that similar projects may require specific expertise, highlighting the importance of innovation and technical capabilities in potential bidders.

## Notice

The College of Science and Engineering at the University of Edinburgh required a new state-of-the-art atomic force microscope for nanotopography imaging, quantitative nanomechanical and viscoelastic mapping, force measurements and force spectroscopy of synthetic and living materials & interfaces.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

### Procurement Information

After thorough market research it has been concluded that the NanoWizard(r) 4 XP AFM from Bruker is the only instrument on the market that can fulfil our specific requirements for precise measurements in our rich variety of bio/soft matter and materials systems under liquids, in air, at low and high temperature.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007548-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £333,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER NANO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007548-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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