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title: "Control Electronics for Scanning Probe Microscopy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647737"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
published: "2021-05-24"
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# Control Electronics for Scanning Probe Microscopy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647737

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews has concluded a tender for the supply of control electronics and software for low temperature scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy, essential for operations within their molecular beam epitaxy laboratory suite. This contract, awarded to Scanwel Ltd, is categorised under the goods sector and falls within the education industry. The procurement process was initiated on 16 March 2021, with the tender period ending on 7 April 2021. The value of the contract is £148,392, and it was officially signed on 19 May 2021. The delivery is to be made to the Eden Campus located in Guardbridge, Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electronics and software sectors, especially those specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment. Companies that can provide advanced technology solutions for microscopy and low-temperature applications would find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovation and technology development are encouraged to consider similar procurement opportunities within the education sector, which often seeks cutting-edge solutions for research and experimental needs.

## Notice

The requirement is for a set of control electronics and software for low temperature scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy. The electronics will be used to control a UHV low temperature scanning probe which will combine STM, AFM and scanning SQUID microscopy techniques. This probe will be integrated in the St Andrews molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) laboratory suite.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a set of control electronics and software for low temperature scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy. The electronics will be used to control a UHV low temperature scanning probe which will combine STM, AFM and scanning SQUID microscopy techniques. This probe will be integrated in the St Andrews molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) laboratory suite.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416272 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,392 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCANWEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

## Release History

- 24 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416272
- 16 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409613

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR409613&idx=1
  16th March 2021 - Portal Supplier Registration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409613
  Control Electronics for Scanning Probe Microscopy - The requirement is for a set of control electronics and software for low temperature scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy. The electronics will be used to control a UHV low temperature scanning probe which will combine STM, AFM and scanning SQUID microscopy techniques. This probe will be integrated in the St Andrews molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) laboratory suite.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416272
  Control Electronics for Scanning Probe Microscopy - The requirement is for a set of control electronics and software for low temperature scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy. The electronics will be used to control a UHV low temperature scanning probe which will combine STM, AFM and scanning SQUID microscopy techniques. This probe will be integrated in the St Andrews molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) laboratory suite.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647737
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home

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