--- title: "Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000740738" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740738" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740738.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740738.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-08-14" --- # Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000740738 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740738) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000740738.json) ## Summary Heriot-Watt University initiated a procurement process for the Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System, a research-related acquisition. The University is located in Edinburgh, UK, and has advanced to the procurement stage of the process. The deadline for this tender has passed, and the procurement method used was a limited procedure with the rationale of awarding the contract directly to Park Systems UK Limited without prior competition. This tender presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers specializing in scientific equipment, particularly those capable of providing Atomic Force Microscope Systems. The contract is well-suited for SMEs in the industry category of goods. The procurement process, led by Heriot-Watt University, aims to acquire specific research equipment to support research in the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences. Businesses offering similar specialized equipment and services would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System for research purposes ### Lot Information Lot 1 Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with Park Systems UK Limited for the supply, delivery and installation of a Atomic Force Microscope System. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University ### Procurement Information This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with Park Systems UK Limited for an Atomic Force Microscope System. A scoping exercise was conducted by research team within the University's School of Engineering & Physiscal Sciences with findings drawn that the Atomic Force Microscope System from Park Systems UK Limited meets all of the specification of requirements to enable the research to be conducted. The Atomic Force Microscope System will be used for small and medium size samples, consisting of flexure-guided XY scanner, standard FX AFM head with decoupled flexure-guided Z scanner, multi snap-in sample chuck, motorized XY stage, motorized Z stage, automated probe exchange, motorized optic stage, motorized focus stage, direct on-axis optics, AFM Controller, SmartScanTM software, XEI software, computer with dual monitors and accessories. On-site training for 3 days prior to instrument delivery, all shipping and handling and a further 3 day on-site installation and user training plus 5 year warranty. The system has unique fully automated cantilever and laser alignment and automated tip loading and exchange routine. High precision motorised stage (10.4 cm x 4 cm travel range) and unique StepScan automation module. High resolution 5.1 MPixel camera with 840 um x 630 um field of view. A linear and orthogonal XY-scanner. Unique tip crash prevention technology and is fully compatible with Python scripting. There are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486128 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £345,888 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH14 4AP | | 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 | Pentland Hills | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PARK SYSTEMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 14 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486128 - 4 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485348 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485348 Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System - Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System for research purposes - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486128 Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System - Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System for research purposes ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://hw.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740738 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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