Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd0-e09c-739e-bc4c-86f5d1b2c0fc/can-procurement-of-imaging-system-for-device-metrology awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CAN: Procurement of Imaging System for Device Metrology [National Physical Laboratory](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-physical-laboratory) Estimated value £91,426 Published 11 Jul 2023 Deadline Closed 25 Jul 2023 ## 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. - 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 The National Physical Laboratory \[NPL\] requirement is for a microscope to be used for imaging and dimensional measurements of microfabricated quantum devices. The microscope will be installed inside the SuperFab cleanroom at Royal Holloway, University of London. The microscope will be used both for imaging throughout the fabrication process, and for measuring the dimensions of completed devices and features. Primarily, the microscope will be used with samples comprising thin-films (metals and dielectrics) deposited on silicon- or sapphire wafers. The equipment must be cleanroom compatible. The instrument must enable the device imaging based on the following - The complete system must comprise the microscope and any software needed to meet the specifications. - It must enable automatic large area "stitching" of images and include a motorised stage - The system with its software suite must be able to provide dimensional measurements, step height measurement, and area / volume measurements on all relevant materials. - The included software must be suitable for a multi-user environment. - Should preferably enable long working distances (>4mm) - Should be suitable for imaging of microfabricated 3D structures. - Please note that this RFQ does not specify the type of microscope. Both widefield optical microscopes and confocal microscopes will be considered if they meet the requirements. - 'As part of the evaluation process NPL will hold a demonstration stage with the top scoring 2 suppliers. Suppliers will have to demonstrate the capability of their proposed system by imaging a sample supplied by NPL. Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f1e34db6-64e9-4982-bcc1-4096d9093ea6) 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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