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AFM for 2DM studies in the inert environments.
Checking and testing apparatus
Microscopes
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Prepared 8 Sept 2026, 01:21 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
1lots
1 published CPV family
Decision Velocity
~88 days
Sector median: 88 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£240,000
1 award supplier linked
Bidding Competition
1 bids
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 38)
Based on 2,782 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
27.72%
Typical Bids Received
2 bidders
Typical Evaluation Window
88 days
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Evidence coverage
7/12 core inputs published
Comparable published opportunities
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
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Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER: "AFM for 2DM studies in the inert environments.". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
1Bids / Report (median)
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Inc.Top vendor: 100% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 1 active published awards; 1 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 38):
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable Value | Avg. Price Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Inc. | 1 win | £240,000 | — |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published23 Apr 2021, 14:30 BST | Last source update23 Apr 2021, 14:30 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationChecking and testing apparatus, Microscopes | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-029c2f | ||
What is being bought
The project aims to study a broad range of air-sensitive 2D materials and their heterostructures, and perform scanning probe studies of their mechanical, electronic and chemical properties tested simultaneously using a state-of-the-art scanning probe instrument. The proposed platform must include a variety of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) modes (cAFM, EFM, PFM, Force Curves, KpFM, friction AFM, Youngs modulus measurements, non-invasive topography, nanomanipulation and nanolithography) and allow their use in an inert gas environment, such as argon or nitrogen with
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to complete
23 Apr 2021, 14:30 BST - Official notice release published
23 Apr 2021, 14:30 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
23 Apr 2021, 14:30 BST - Buyer information updated
23 Apr 2021, 14:30 BST - Status changed to active
16 Mar 2021, 14:30 GMT - Official notice release published
16 Mar 2021, 14:30 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 31 Mar 2021, 12:00 BST
16 Mar 2021, 14:30 GMT - Buyer information updated
16 Mar 2021, 14:30 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedcancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe system must be fully compatible with an argon-filled glovebox of internal workspace dimensions: 1250 mm (W) x 780 mm (D) x 900 mm (H) and fitted with anti-vibration optical table to support the AFM system. In avoidance of doubt, the system must perform as specified below in the Minimum Outcome Specifications when operated under an inert argon or nitrogen filled atmosphere withContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
23 Apr 2021, 14:30 BST - Award active
Not published · Not published - Contract active
Signed 12 Apr 2021, 00:00 BST · £240,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Inc. Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts AFM for 2DM studies in the inert environments. £240,000 · signed 12 Apr 2021, 00:00 BST · active |
Bid statistics bids: 1 (lot 1) electronicBids: 1 (lot 1) |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contracting authority GB-FTS-13993Documents (0)
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