--- title: "Control Electronics for Scanning Tunnelling Microscopes" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000544873" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000544873" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000544873.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000544873.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS" published: "2018-05-31" --- # Control Electronics for Scanning Tunnelling Microscopes Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000544873 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000544873) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000544873.json) ## Summary The University of St Andrews is conducting a tender for "Control Electronics for Scanning Tunnelling Microscopes," aimed at acquiring two sets of control electronics and software for low temperature scanning tunnelling microscopy. This procurement falls under the education category, with the tender opening on 31 May 2018 and submissions due by 21 June 2018. The location for delivery is St Andrews, Scotland, and the process follows an open procurement method, allowing any qualified vendors to participate. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic manufacturing, software development, and scientific instrumentation to engage and potentially expand their market presence. Companies with experience in delivering advanced control systems and software for microscopy applications will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, they could strengthen their relationships within the educational and research sectors, capitalising on innovative projects and technology use. ## Notice The requirement is for two sets of control electronics and software for low temperature scanning tunnelling microscopy. The electronics will be used to control existing low temperature scanning tunnelling microscopes, which are installed in the St Andrews Ultra-low vibration labs. The primary use of these instruments is for spectroscopic imaging STM studies of strongly correlated electron materials and in particular spin-polarized STM. The software and control electronics should therefore provide all necessary options to undertake tunnelling spectroscopy measurements, acquire spectroscopic maps, and condition the tip for spin-polarized STM. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The requirement is for two sets of control electronics and software for low temperature scanning tunnelling microscopy. The electronics will be used to control existing low temperature scanning tunnelling microscopes, which are installed in the St Andrews Ultra-low vibration labs. The primary use of these instruments is for spectroscopic imaging STM studies of strongly correlated electron materials and in particular spin-polarized STM. The software and control electronics should therefore provide all necessary options to undertake tunnelling spectroscopy measurements, acquire spectroscopic maps, and condition the tip for spin-polarized STM. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320570 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 31 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2018 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | | Locality | ST ANDREWS | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY16 9LB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | St Andrews | | Westminster constituency | North East Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics ## Release History - 31 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320570 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320570&idx=1 31st May 2018 - Electronic Portal Guidance / Instruction - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320570 Control Electronics for Scanning Tunnelling Microscopes - The requirement is for two sets of control electronics and software for low temperature scanning tunnelling microscopy. The electronics will be used to control existing low temperature scanning tunnelling microscopes, which are installed in the St Andrews Ultra-low vibration labs. The primary use of these instruments is for spectroscopic imaging STM studies of strongly correlated electron materials and in particular spin-polarized STM. The software and control electronics should therefore provide all necessary options to undertake tunnelling spectroscopy measurements, acquire spectroscopic maps, and condition the tip for spin-polarized STM. ## Notice URLs - http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000544873 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=544873 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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