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title: "Atomic Force Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636362"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Atomic Force Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636362

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, situated in Edinburgh, UK, has completed a procurement process for an Atomic Force Microscope, required for advanced nanotopography imaging and other scientific applications. This procurement involved a limited method and was awarded on 12th November 2020, with a contract value of £333,200. The procurement process was classified under the goods category and fell within the education sector. The sole supplier, Bruker Nano GmbH, was selected based on the rationale that their specific instrument was the only option available to meet the technical requirements outlined by the buyer.

This opportunity could benefit businesses specialising in high-precision scientific instruments and technologies, particularly those focused on nanotechnology and materials science. Companies providing cutting-edge solutions in laboratory equipment, measurement tools, and scientific imaging technologies might find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with the University of Edinburgh on future contracts could facilitate market entry and growth, especially for innovative firms aiming to supply the educational and research sectors.

## Notice

The College of Science and Engineering at the University of Edinburgh required a new state-of-the-art atomic force microscope for nanotopography imaging, quantitative nanomechanical and viscoelastic mapping, force measurements and force spectroscopy of synthetic and living materials & interfaces.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

### Procurement Information

After thorough market research it has been concluded that the NanoWizard(r) 4 XP AFM from Bruker is the only instrument on the market that can fulfil our specific requirements for precise measurements in our rich variety of bio/soft matter and materials systems under liquids, in air, at low and high temperature.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411856 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £333,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | BRUKER NANO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411856

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411856
  Atomic Force Microscope - The College of Science and Engineering at the University of Edinburgh required a new state-of-the-art atomic force microscope for nanotopography imaging, quantitative nanomechanical and viscoelastic mapping, force measurements and force spectroscopy of synthetic and living materials & interfaces.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636362
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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