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title: "School of Chemistry: Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy"
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# School of Chemistry: Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b3ed

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews, located in St Andrews, UK, has completed a procurement process for the supply of spectrometers and amplifiers in their School of Chemistry, specifically focusing on Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy. This process, initiated under the open procurement method, involved multiple lots, each focusing on components like Q-band pulse EPR spectrometers and resonators, and various amplifiers. The industry category for this procurement is classified under spectrometers and amplifiers with key dates including a recent contract signing on 7th April 2025. Key suppliers include Bruker UK and Spinflex Instruments Ltd., underscoring the completion stage of procurement.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-technology scientific equipment, particularly within the spectrometers and amplifiers industry category. Companies experienced in providing specialised equipment with specific technical requirements, such as EPR spectroscopy, would find this tender a valuable growth opportunity. The University of St Andrews offers an open and accessible procurement environment where SMEs, like Bruker UK and Spinflex Instruments Ltd., have been successful. Therefore, businesses capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions are encouraged to engage with similar opportunities facilitated by academic institutions under an open procedure.

## Notice

Lot 1: Q-band pulse EPR spectrometer Lot 2: Q-band pulse EPR resonator with high concentration sensitivity Lot 3: Q-band pulse EPR resonator with high absolute sensitivity Lot 4: Q-band pulse microwave amplifier Lot 5: Radiofrequency amplifier

### Lot Information

Q-Band Pulse EPR Spectrometer

Q-Band Pulse EPR Spectrometer - An existing Bruker E580 X-band (~9.5 GHz) pulse EPR spectrometer operating with a Bruker ER 073 electromagnet, and a Cryogenics Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat is to be replaced, extended or upgraded to Q-band (~34 GHz). - The current 3.6 kW magnet power supply will need to be exchanged with a 12 kW power supply (Bruker ER 83 CS) available in the laboratory. - The current capability of generating arbitrary waveforms is to be retained. -The current capability of ENDOR (electron nuclear double resonance) is to be retained. - A data acquisition workstation and software licence are to be provided (Bruker Xepr license could be exchanged). -Pulse programming allowing standard experiments and usual phase cycles (4-pulse DEER, 5-pulse RIDME, 6 Pulse DQC, 2 and 3-pulse ESEEM, HYSCORE, Mims- and Davies-ENDOR etc.). Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Q-Band Pulse EPR Resonator with High Concentration Sensitivity

- Q-band resonator with large sample access for high concentration sensitivity. - Operating temperatures from 1.8 K to 300 K. - Compatible with Cryogenics Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat. - Connected via WR-28 waveguides. - Cold sample loading system. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Q-Band Pulse EPR Resonator with High Absolute Sensitivity

- Q-band resonator with small sample access for high absolute sensitivity. - Operating temperatures from 1.8 K to 300 K. - Compatible with Cryogenics Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat. - Connected via WR-28 waveguides. - Cold sample loading system. - Typical B1 conversion factor at low Q. - Sample access size: diameter and active length. - Bandwidth at low Q. - Optical access. - Short ring down time with low Q and high-power pulses. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Q-Band Pulse Microwave Amplifier

- Q-band microwave amplifier for pulse operation. - At least 40 W peak power (46 dB gain from 1 dBm). - Frequency of operation. - Peak power. - Typical gain. - Input and output connectors. - Pulse rise and fall times. - Maximum gate length and duty cycle. - Enclosure and power supply. - WR-28 output connection. - 100 W or more output peak power. - noise blanking. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Radiofrequency Amplifier

- 10 kHz - 100 MHz output. - Peak power. - Gain. - Duty cycle. - Input and output connectors. - Enclosure and power supply. - 150 W or more output peak power. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016553-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £441,165 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER; SPINFLEX INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 32343000 - Amplifiers
- 32343100 - Audio-frequency amplifiers
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016553-2025
- 5 Nov 2024 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035746-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782325
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

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