Purchase of Atomic Force Microscope System

Concepts

• edinburgh
• precision equipment
• quantum photonics laboratory
• purchase of atomic force microscope system
• complete atomic force microscope
• fully equipped stand-alone system
• system upgrades
• system
• school of engineering & physical sciences
• edinburgh campus

Location

Heriot-Watt University Riccarton Campus Edinburgh EH14 4AS

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

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. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Tenderers will be asked to submit the following forms. These forms are for information only and will not be scored. Form of Tender Bona Fide Tender Freedom of Information Supply Chain Code of Conduct The Successful Tenderer must confirm that they comply with the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. The Successful Tenderer will be required to provide two years audited accounts, or equivalent prior to awarded to the Contract, or confirm in their tender submission the publicly accessible, free, online location of accounts if available in such a format. There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the Contractor’s economic and financial standing. Where the capability & capacity of a subcontractor, members of a consortia or any other body will be relied on, separate SPD(s) are required from each of those other parties relied on. Where subcontractors are to be used but their capability & capacity are not relied on, the University may choose to request separate SPD(s). The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 24973. The ITT code is 51435 The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 24973. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:742155)