Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c28-a908-701f-8252-c285607a66a2/supply-installation-and-commissioning-of-an-atomic-force-microscope awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply, Installation and Commissioning of an Atomic Force Microscope [NE1 Procurement Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ne1-procurement-services-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 27 Apr 2018 Deadline Closed 22 Jun 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Centre for Process Innovation Ltd (CPI) requires the following; Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is a surface profiling technique which allows the topography of nanostructured surfaces to be mapped. Primarily AFMs are used for surface profiling and particle sizing however a series of secondary modes can provide maps of electrical conductivity, surface potentials and mechanical properties. As such a large sample area AFM will form an important characterization tool for the CPI's graphene centre where materials lateral dimensions and height must be measured independently. In addition the AFM will also support the characterization of spherical particles, conductive inks and vapour deposited films. The AFM will be used primarily for particle sizing and surface topography. However it will also be used to measure the conductivity of poorly conducting inks, surface potentials of vapour deposited films, and the mechanical properties of polymer composites. The latter application requires the ability to cycle the temperature (see URS specification) through the polymer glass transition, melt and cure temperatures. Please visit [ne1procurementservices.com](https://ne1procurementservices.com) for further information. Additional information: We are posting this tender notice on behalf of The Centre for Process Innovation Ltd (CPI). For further information please visit the NE1 Procurement Services Ltd website - [ne1procurementservices.com](https://ne1procurementservices.com). Please do not contact CPI directly as all correspondence must be made via the NE1 website. 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