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title: "Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829749"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829749

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage system. This contract, identified by the title "Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System," falls under the education industry category and involves the delivery of goods to Edinburgh, specifically region UKM75. The procurement was carried out through a limited procedure due to the technical uniqueness of the supplier's capability. The contract, awarded to KP Technology Ltd, was signed on 11th May 2026 and is valued at £91,590. The award stage of this procurement process is complete, indicated by the activities dated 26th May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in producing specialised scientific equipment, particularly those capable of fulfilling bespoke technical requirements. KP Technology Ltd demonstrated a unique ability to meet advanced scientific criteria, underscoring the value for similar innovative businesses to position themselves in niche markets where technical precision is paramount. Such contracts are particularly well-suited for SMEs focusing on high-quality, precision instrumentation, as evidenced by KP Technology Ltd's successful bid in this instance.

## Notice

APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage System.

### Procurement Information

We are awarding a contract to KP Technology Ltd for the purchase of the APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage system based on their unique ability to meet the following specific technical requirements: - Capability to measure energy levels of semiconductors and metals in an ambient environment with a high degree of accuracy - Ability to perform Kelvin probe measurements - An instrument that combines Kelvin Probe and Air Photoemission Spectroscopy techniques - Capability to scan large surface areas of up to 50 x 50 mm - Capability to measure work function and conduct surface photovoltage measurements - Functionality to support analysis of photoexcitation mechanisms within devices

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556516 |
| 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,590 |

## 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 | KP TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556516
- 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554196

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554196
  Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System - The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements. Please see below for further details.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556516
  Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System - APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829749

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