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title: "Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02db12"
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# Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02db12

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently seeking bids for the procurement of a Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM), which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision instruments. This open tender process is at the active stage and submission is required by 30th September 2021. The contract is set to commence on 29th October 2021 and will run until 26th May 2022. The successful bidder will deliver the VSM to the University of Manchester, located in Manchester, UK, to enhance the university's capabilities for a project funded by the European Research Council (ERC).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments, particularly those with expertise in magnetic measurement technologies. Companies that offer products that meet the specifications outlined in the tender are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, allowing all qualified businesses to submit their proposals, which could lead to significant collaboration with a prestigious educational institution and involvement in cutting-edge research in the field of chemistry.

## Notice

Magnetic measurements are key for characterising a wide range of magnetic materials ranging from bulk systems, including thin films and nanoparticles, as well as molecular materials, which enables an understanding of the electronic structure and magnetic phenomena of the underlying molecular systems. The University of Manchester wishes to purchase a Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) equipped with an electromagnet and optionally a closed-cycle liquid helium cryo-cooler, capable of fine control of the magnetic field with a large range of sweep rates, coupled with fast and accurate measurement of the magnetic moment, and temperature control over a wide range, to support the ERC project "ContraVib: Chemical Control of Vibronic Coupling for Magnetic Materials". The aim is to provide an electromagnet VSM to enhance the existing capabilities of the Department of Chemistry. The University seeks bids for such a VSM that will provide the best platform to enable the ERC project to be successfully completed over the next 4 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 851504).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021411-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2021 - 26 May 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38260000 - Magnetometer geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021411-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:440958-2021:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/procurement/

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