Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca6-55aa-724b-b60c-610039b35d7d/framework-for-atomic-force-microscope-maintenance-after-sales [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Framework for Atomic Force Microscope, Maintenance & After Sales [Centre for Process Innovation Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/centre-for-process-innovation-limited) Estimated value £250,000 to £2,000,000 Published 2 Feb 2022 Deadline Closed 28 Feb 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender This tender is to establish a Single Supplier Framework for the provision of an Atomic Force Microscope. CPI's National Printable Electronics Centre is currently expanding its metrological capabilities and seeking to acquire a new Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)instrument. CPI as a Research and Technology Organisation supported by HVMC and part of Catapult requires a flexible tool that is capable of a wide range of analytical modes (topographical, electrical, work function etc.) as well as capable of scanning and fully addressing large samples(8"-diameter) of either rigid or flexible substrates. This Framework is to cover spare parts, consumables, servicing, software upgrades and maintenance. Further purchases of equipment of a similar nature are covered under this framework should they be required by CPI during the framework duration. Additional information: Tender documents can be downloaded from NE1 [ne1procurementservices.com](https://ne1procurementservices.com/), any questions and submissions must be made through the Procurement Portal NE1 Procurement Services ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e4f91c99-4acc-415f-bdb0-ee8505798a32) 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. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileCentre for Process Innovation Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/centre-for-process-innovation-limited)[SectorMore Laboratory & precision equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/laboratory-precision-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Advanced Fluorescence Microscope System with Widefield, Confocal and Super-Resolution Imaging Capabilities Heriot-Watt University 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-81b9-7047-bcb9-8150280217cb/supply-delivery-installation-and-commissioning-of-an-advanced-fluorescence-mic)[Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – LA3951C - Request-for-Tenders under Open (National) Procedure for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Elemental Analysis Machine for South East Technological University (SETU) Education Procurement Service (EPS) 24 days left 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-1970-701f-9611-8a327c84c981/ireland-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-la3951c)[Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment – Hochschule Reutlingen - Real-Time-PCR-System (qPCR-System) Hochschule Reutlingen 28 days left 14 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fcfe-7144-8a16-cbd70bc7ecea/germany-real-time-polymerase-chain-reaction-pcr-equipment-hochschule-reutl)[Rheometers – Hochschule Reutlingen - Rotationsrheometer Hochschule Reutlingen 28 days left 14 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0d67-7260-b1d0-93b54abccc35/germany-rheometers-hochschule-reutlingen-rotationsrheometer)[Metering instruments – Grandinių analizatorius (VNA analyzer) (NUTRAUKTAS) Lietuvos Respublikos ryšių reguliavimo tarnyba 5 days left 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-110e-71ce-b3c4-6b4eadd3d8fb/lithuania-metering-instruments-grandiniu-analizatorius-vna-analyzer-nutra)[Research, testing and scientific technical simulator – SZP/243-261/2026 Dostawa manekinów badawczych ATD wraz z wyposażeniem i urządzeniami peryferyjnymi. Politechnika Wrocławska 10 days left 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0ed9-70a3-ab8e-ae5bf10a99cd/poland-research-testing-and-scientific-technical-simulator-szp243-2612026)