Nanoindenter for a Scanning Electron Microscope

Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£100,000

Procurement reference

1878/DM/Award

Published date

12 April 2018

Closing date

25 January 2018

Contract start date

29 March 2018

Contract end date

30 March 2018

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

The equipment we are looking for should enable the mechanical testing of materials within a scanning electron microscope (SEM) via insertion of a vacuum compatible mechanical testing holder/stage.

The mechanical testing device should have mechanisms for enabling both Nanoindentation and Scratch testing methodologies, under specified loading conditions, together with in-situ measurement of applied load and position. The mechanical testing device should be transferable between the air and microscope column, be compatible with the high vacuum of the SEM, and fit within specified microscope geometries.

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More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Nanoindenter for a Scanning Electron Microscope

• Opportunity
• Published 9 January 2018

Links

• https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
• Tender notice
• In-tend

Additional text

The tender documents can be obtained via the In-tend site following the link above. Furthermore, all correspondences relating to this opportunity & any tender returns must also be made through this site

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Award information

Awarded date

27 March 2018

Contract start date

29 March 2018

Contract end date

30 March 2018

Total value of contract

£105,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

CN Technical Services Ltd.

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About the buyer

Contact name

David Middle

Address

The Arts Tower - Floor 4
Sheffield
S10 2TN
England

Email

d.middle@sheffield.ac.uk