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title: "2330 - Framework for Atomic Force Microscope, Maintenance & After Sales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031210"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
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# 2330 - Framework for Atomic Force Microscope, Maintenance & After Sales

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031210

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI) is seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework for the provision of an Atomic Force Microscope, specifically aimed at enhancing its metrological capabilities. This procurement falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and is valued at £2,000,000. The tender process is currently in the Award stage, with key activities culminating in contracts signed on 17th June 2022, and the procurement method utilised is an open procedure. Bids for this framework were initially opened until 28th February 2022, when the procurement period concluded.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly for suppliers of high-quality scientific instruments and maintenance services. Companies that specialise in producing or servicing Atomic Force Microscopes or related technologies will find themselves well-equipped to compete in this framework. Leveraging expertise in technical specifications and after-sales support could increase chances of securing contracts under this framework, which includes provisions for spare parts, consumables, and further equipment purchases as CPI continues to grow its capabilities.

## Notice

This tender is to establish a Single Supplier Framework for the provision of an Atomic Force Microscope. CPI's National Printable Electronics Centre is currently expanding its metrological capabilities and seeking to acquire a new Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) instrument. CPI as a Research and Technology Organisation supported by HVMC and part of Catapult requires a flexible tool that is capable of a wide range of analytical modes (topographical, electrical, work function etc.) as well as capable of scanning and fully addressing large samples (8"-diameter) of either rigid or flexible substrates. This Framework is to cover spare parts, consumables, servicing, software upgrades and maintenance. Further purchases of equipment of a similar nature are covered under this framework should they be required by CPI during the framework duration.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is to establish a Single Supplier Framework for the provision of an Atomic Force Microscope. CPI's National Printable Electronics Centre is currently expanding its metrological capabilities and seeking to acquire a new Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) instrument. CPI as a Research and Technology Organisation supported by HVMC and part of Catapult requires a flexible tool that is capable of a wide range of analytical modes (topographical, electrical, work function etc.) as well as capable of scanning and fully addressing large samples (8"-diameter) of either rigid or flexible substrates. This Framework is to cover spare parts, consumables, servicing, software upgrades and maintenance. Further purchases of equipment of a similar nature are covered under this framework should they be required by CPI during the framework duration.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017986-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## 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

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017986-2022
- 2 Feb 2022 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002934-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ne1procurementservices.com/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:053585-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.uk-cpi.com/

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