Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Heslington
YORK
YO105DD
Contact
Rachel Devaney
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE21 - York
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10007167
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Electron Spectroscopy/Microscopy System
Reference number
UY PROC 1028
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
PEEM instrument with high intensity VUV source and high-pressure polarised mercury UV source. Must include all associated electronics, power supplies and software and be capable of being mounted upon and functioning to its maximum potential on our existing surface analysis system for performing electron spectroscopy (Omicron Nanotechnology GmbH). To also include compatible sample transfer mechanism and housing ultrahigh vacuum module.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £480,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE21 - York
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A state-of-the-art instrument for performing energy-filtered photoemission electron microscopy (PEEM) with a high stability sample stage. A high intensity VUV source, a high-pressure mercury UV source and polariser. Electronics, power supplies, software, high performance camera, imaging unit and other associated peripherals. System capable of performing multiple techniques including energy-filtered PEEM and k-space imaging (momentum microscopy) with various contrast mechanisms and suitable for mounting directly on existing surface analysis system for performing electron spectroscopy (Omicron Nanotechnology GmbH).
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE21 - York
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An ultrahigh vacuum system module capable of housing an instrument for performing photoemission electron microscopy and associated techniques (Lot 1) along with necessary sample preparation and transfer capability and required differential pumping. Includes a bespoke bakeable ultrahigh vacuum chamber with extended three-axis sample manipulator and wobble stick allowing sample transfer. To be mounted on existing surface analysis system for performing electron spectroscopy (Omicron Nanotechnology GmbH) and includes bespoke bakeout jacket and physical support structure.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
FOCUS GmbH, the manufacturer of the required compatible PEEM instrument, and their UK distributor, Dylan James Scientific, are known to be the only suppliers capable of providing a system with these key
requirements essential to the University of York:
1) An energy-filtered PEEM instrument compatible with a pre-existing surface analysis system.
2) Integrated high-intensity VUV source and high-pressure mercury UV source.
3) Bespoke design and installation to enable metastable emission electron microscopy.
4) Incorporation of an existing University of York capital item, an Omicron Nanotechnology ESCALab of value greater than £500,000 with remaining lifetime of greater than 10 years.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
UY PROC 1028
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
FOCUS GmbH
Neukirchner Str. 2, D-65510 Hünstetten
Hünstetten
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE - Germany
Company registration number, Germany.
HRB 18884
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Dylan James Ltd
8 Elizabeth Road, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, RG9 1RG
Henley-On-Thames
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Companies House
11932683
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £480,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom