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title: "School of Chemistry: Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy"
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# School of Chemistry: Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782325

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews, located in Guardbridge, has successfully concluded the procurement process for a project titled "School of Chemistry: Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy" within the education sector. This public procurement, which falls under the goods category, was conducted via an open procedure. It involved the provision of equipment across various lots, including EPR resonators and amplifiers, at the University's UKM72 campus. The contracting process, initiated on 5th November 2024, reached the award stage by 23rd April 2025, with various contracts being signed in early April 2025. The procurement utilised an electronic submission method, centralised through the University's eTendering system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advanced laboratory and scientific equipment. The involvement of companies like Bruker UK and Spinflex Instruments Ltd indicates the suitability of SMEs for such projects, emphasising the potential for international collaboration given that suppliers from and beyond the EU participated in the bidding process. Businesses with expertise in high-sensitivity measurement technologies, particularly those with innovative EPR solutions, would find similar future tenders lucrative, highlighting an avenue for expansion and integration into the academic research sector. With quality weighted at 70% and cost at 30% in the award criteria, businesses focusing on quality enhancement are well-placed to compete effectively in such procurement activities.

## Notice

Lot 1: Q-band pulse EPR spectrometer Lot 2: Q-band pulse EPR resonator with high concentration sensitivity Lot 3: Q-band pulse EPR resonator with high absolute sensitivity Lot 4: Q-band pulse microwave amplifier Lot 5: Radiofrequency amplifier

### Lot Information

Q-Band Pulse EPR Spectrometer

Q-Band Pulse EPR Spectrometer - An existing Bruker E580 X-band (~9.5 GHz) pulse EPR spectrometer operating with a Bruker ER 073 electromagnet, and a Cryogenics Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat is to be replaced, extended or upgraded to Q-band (~34 GHz). - The current 3.6 kW magnet power supply will need to be exchanged with a 12 kW power supply (Bruker ER 83 CS) available in the laboratory. - The current capability of generating arbitrary waveforms is to be retained. -The current capability of ENDOR (electron nuclear double resonance) is to be retained. - A data acquisition workstation and software licence are to be provided (Bruker Xepr license could be exchanged). -Pulse programming allowing standard experiments and usual phase cycles (4-pulse DEER, 5-pulse RIDME, 6 Pulse DQC, 2 and 3-pulse ESEEM, HYSCORE, Mims- and Davies-ENDOR etc.).. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Q-Band Pulse EPR Resonator with High Concentration Sensitivity

- Q-band resonator with large sample access for high concentration sensitivity. - Operating temperatures from 1.8 K to 300 K. - Compatible with Cryogenics Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat. - Connected via WR-28 waveguides. - Cold sample loading system.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Q-Band Pulse EPR Resonator with High Absolute Sensitivity

- Q-band resonator with small sample access for high absolute sensitivity. - Operating temperatures from 1.8 K to 300 K. - Compatible with Cryogenics Cryogen Free Variable Temperature Cryostat. - Connected via WR-28 waveguides. - Cold sample loading system. - Typical B1 conversion factor at low Q. - Sample access size: diameter and active length. - Bandwidth at low Q. - Optical access. - Short ring down time with low Q and high-power pulses.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Q-Band Pulse Microwave Amplifier

- Q-band microwave amplifier for pulse operation. - At least 40 W peak power (46 dB gain from 1 dBm). - Frequency of operation. - Peak power. - Typical gain. - Input and output connectors. - Pulse rise and fall times. - Maximum gate length and duty cycle. - Enclosure and power supply. - WR-28 output connection. - 100 W or more output peak power. - noise blanking.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Radiofrequency Amplifier

- 10 kHz - 100 MHz output. - Peak power. - Gain. - Duty cycle. - Input and output connectors. - Enclosure and power supply. - 150 W or more output peak power.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528819 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £441,165 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER; SPINFLEX INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 32343000 - Amplifiers
- 32343100 - Audio-frequency amplifiers
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528819
- 5 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517610

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517610&idx=1
  5th November 2024 - Portal Supplier Registration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517610
  School of Chemistry: Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy - Lot 1: Q-band pulse EPR spectrometer Lot 2: Q-band pulse EPR resonator with high concentration sensitivity Lot 3: Q-band pulse EPR resonator with high absolute sensitivity Lot 4: Q-band pulse microwave amplifier Lot 5: Radiofrequency amplifier
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528819
  School of Chemistry: Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy - Lot 1: Q-band pulse EPR spectrometer Lot 2: Q-band pulse EPR resonator with high concentration sensitivity Lot 3: Q-band pulse EPR resonator with high absolute sensitivity Lot 4: Q-band pulse microwave amplifier Lot 5: Radiofrequency amplifier

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782325
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

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