--- title: "(NU/1831) Supply of an AFM with PFM" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039851" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039851" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039851.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039851.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-01-17" --- # (NU/1831) Supply of an AFM with PFM Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039851 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039851) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039851.json) ## Summary The Newcastle University is conducting a tender process for the supply of an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) with Piezo Force Microscope (PFM) equipment. This procurement falls under the "Microscopes" industry category and is aimed at supporting medical technologies research activities within the university. The deadline for expressing interest in this tender is Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 16:00 GMT. The University will be incorporating a standstill period after the bid opening to allow unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision. This tender by Newcastle University presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply, delivery, and installation of AFM-PFM equipment to expand their presence in the medical technologies research sector. Companies providing after-sales support and maintenance services could find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission deadline is set for 17th February 2023 at 14:00 GMT. Interested parties are encouraged to register via the University's e-tendering portal to participate in this contract opportunity. ## Notice The Biomedical Engineering research hub in the School of Engineering, as well as other research groups in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering and Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University, require AFM with PFM capabilities capabilities to support a wide range of research activities related to Medical Technologies. Therefore, we are looking to purchase an AFM-PFM equipment that will enable us to nano-characterise new biomaterials and technologies for tissue engineering, analysis cell-cell and cell-materials interface in dry and wet/liquid state (e.g. property measurements of hydrogels, cells and tissues) and explore new healthcare research frontiers on the nanoscale. This purchase is being funded by the Wolfson Foundation. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f5383a9-af95-ed11-811c-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1830 The deadline for expressing an interest in this tender is Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 16:00 hours GMT ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Biomedical Engineering research hub in the School of Engineering, as well as other research groups in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering and Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University, require AFM with PFM capabilities capabilities to support a wide range of research activities related to Medical Technologies. Therefore, we are looking to purchase an AFM-PFM equipment that will enable us to nano-characterise new biomaterials and technologies for tissue engineering, analysis cell-cell and cell-materials interface in dry and wet/liquid state (e.g. property measurements of hydrogels, cells and tissues) and explore new healthcare research frontiers on the nanoscale. This purchase is being funded by the Wolfson Foundation. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f5383a9-af95-ed11-811c-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1830 The deadline for expressing an interest in this tender is Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 16:00 hours GMT Additional information: Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f5383a9-af95-ed11-811c-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1830 The deadline for expressing an interest in this tender is Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 16:00 hours GMT ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001470-2023 | | 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 | 17 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 17 Jan 2023 at 17:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001470-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f5383a9-af95-ed11-811c-005056b64545 - https://www.ncl.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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