Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c70-6b8e-71b7-94bd-4a389cdacebe/nu1627-supply-of-a-transfer-machine-for-assembling-van-der-waals-heterostruct closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # (NU/1627) Supply of a Transfer machine for assembling van der Waals Heterostructures [Newcastle University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/newcastle-university) Estimated value £95,000 Published 5 Feb 2021 Deadline Closed 19 Feb 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 As a part of a start-up package, Newcastle University has secured UKRI funding to purchase a transfer machine to fabricate samples, so-called van der Waals heterostructures, out of two-dimensional (2D) materials including graphene, boron nitride, transition metal dichalcogenides, perovskites and others. The machine will be set up in the Herschel Annex in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics within the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. • To search for and select 2D materials of the required thickness, size and shape on various substrates. • To fabricate van der Waals heterostructures made out of 2D materials for optics and electronics applications by stacking the materials on top of each other in a Lego style in a controlled way. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and help in installation of the equipment as detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this opportunity can be made by registering via the University's eTendering portal at: [procontract.due-north.com/Advert](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b96257a8-ad67-eb11-8108-005056b64545) The contract reference is NU/1627. The deadline for submitting a tender response is 16.00 GMT on Friday 19th February 2021 ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6bcdcc2e-97b2-4124-8834-5348741f27fc) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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