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title: "Electron Spectroscopy/Microscopy System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03efc6"
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# Electron Spectroscopy/Microscopy System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03efc6

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## Summary

The University of York has successfully awarded a contract for an Electron Spectroscopy/Microscopy System through a limited procurement method. The tender, titled "UY PROC 1028", falls under the goods category (CPV code: 38000000) and includes two lots detailing the required instruments and equipment. The University of York, based in York, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for this procurement. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract being active from August 15, 2023.

This tender, awarded to suppliers FOCUS GmbH and Dylan James Ltd, presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process aimed to acquire a specialised system compatible with the University of York's existing infrastructure, creating opportunities for suppliers with expertise in energy-filtered photoemission electron microscopy. The successful suppliers are known for their unique capabilities that met the technical requirements specified by the University of York, hinting at potential future collaborations in similar high-tech acquisitions within the public sector.

## Notice

PEEM instrument with high intensity VUV source and high-pressure polarised mercury UV source. Must include all associated electronics, power supplies and software and be capable of being mounted upon and functioning to its maximum potential on our existing surface analysis system for performing electron spectroscopy (Omicron Nanotechnology GmbH). To also include compatible sample transfer mechanism and housing ultrahigh vacuum module.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A state-of-the-art instrument for performing energy-filtered photoemission electron microscopy (PEEM) with a high stability sample stage. A high intensity VUV source, a high-pressure mercury UV source and polariser. Electronics, power supplies, software, high performance camera, imaging unit and other associated peripherals. System capable of performing multiple techniques including energy-filtered PEEM and k-space imaging (momentum microscopy) with various contrast mechanisms and suitable for mounting directly on existing surface analysis system for performing electron spectroscopy (Omicron Nanotechnology GmbH).

Lot 2

An ultrahigh vacuum system module capable of housing an instrument for performing photoemission electron microscopy and associated techniques (Lot 1) along with necessary sample preparation and transfer capability and required differential pumping. Includes a bespoke bakeable ultrahigh vacuum chamber with extended three-axis sample manipulator and wobble stick allowing sample transfer. To be mounted on existing surface analysis system for performing electron spectroscopy (Omicron Nanotechnology GmbH) and includes bespoke bakeout jacket and physical support structure.

### Procurement Information

FOCUS GmbH, the manufacturer of the required compatible PEEM instrument, and their UK distributor, Dylan James Scientific, are known to be the only suppliers capable of providing a system with these key requirements essential to the University of York: 1) An energy-filtered PEEM instrument compatible with a pre-existing surface analysis system. 2) Integrated high-intensity VUV source and high-pressure mercury UV source. 3) Bespoke design and installation to enable metastable emission electron microscopy. 4) Incorporation of an existing University of York capital item, an Omicron Nanotechnology ESCALab of value greater than PS500,000 with remaining lifetime of greater than 10 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023825-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £480,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE21 York |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DYLAN JAMES; FOCUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2023 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023825-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.york.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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