---
title: "Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068636"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068636

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage system. This contract, awarded to KP Technology Ltd, was concluded on 11th May 2026. The procurement fell into the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and was conducted via a limited award procedure, without a prior call for competition, due to the unique technical requirements that only KP Technology Ltd could fulfil. The procurement process focused on technical quality over price and was executed in the UKM75 region, covering the University’s extensive educational requirements.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those involved in developing advanced technologies for academic and research institutions. Firms with niche capabilities in providing high-precision measurement instruments could benefit from engaging with similar tenders. Though this particular process was limited due to the absence of competition, businesses capable of innovation and custom solutions may find potential growth areas within this sector, especially when they possess unique offerings that align with technical niches in the educational and scientific research domains.

## Notice

APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage System.

### Procurement Information

We are awarding a contract to KP Technology Ltd for the purchase of the APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage system based on their unique ability to meet the following specific technical requirements:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048377-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,590 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KP TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048377-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035584-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829749
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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