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title: "Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System"
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buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000742155

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## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University initiated a tender for the Purchase of an Atomic Force Microscope System. The procurement process is in the active stage and involves the buying organization, Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh. The University seeks to acquire a complete Atomic Force Microscope system for characterizing two-dimensional materials. The deadline for tender submission is 4th September 2023.

This tender opportunity to purchase an Atomic Force Microscope system by Heriot-Watt University is suitable for businesses specializing in the supply of advanced scientific equipment. The University aims to create opportunities for businesses to provide technical support, system upgrades, and extended warranties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering high-tech imaging solutions are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

The University wishes to purchase a complete Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) system that will primarily be used for characterization of two-dimensional materials, including mechanically exfoliated monolayer samples and heterostructures of stacked layers that exhibit moire superlattices and reconstructed domains.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to purchase a complete Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) system that will primarily be used for characterization of two-dimensional materials, including mechanically exfoliated monolayer samples and heterostructures of stacked layers that exhibit moire superlattices and reconstructed domains. The AFM should be a fully equipped stand-alone system that: includes a large suit of standard and advanced imaging modes, provides high levels of automation, and provides substantial technical support, system upgrades, and extended warranty. The equipment will be located in the Quantum Photonics Laboratory in the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences located on the Edinburgh Campus. This ITT is being carried out in accordance with the Open Accelerated Procedure as set out in the Regulations which implement Directive 2014/24/EC and Public Contracts (Scotland) 2015 Regulation 28(5). This is due to funding and research requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487976 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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

- 8 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487976
- 18 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486392

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486392
  Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System - The University wishes to purchase a complete Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) system that will primarily be used for characterization of two-dimensional materials, including mechanically exfoliated monolayer samples and heterostructures of stacked layers that exhibit moire superlattices and reconstructed domains.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487976
  Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System - The University wishes to purchase a complete Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) system that will primarily be used for characterization of two-dimensional materials, including mechanically exfoliated monolayer samples and heterostructures of stacked layers that exhibit moire superlattices and reconstructed domains.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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