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Low-Temperature STM/qPlus-AFM with Optical Access

University of Bath (The) · Education

In brief

University of Bath (The) is looking for suppliers for laboratory equipment work (South West).

The estimated value is £400,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 20 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Friday 6 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 20 November 2026

How bids are scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Low-Temperature STM/qPlus-AFM with Optical Access - Full Specification available in the document pack via our e-tendering portal For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./727CCZF6XM To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/727CCZF6XM

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £400,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Friday 6 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 20 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

23 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 100331-2026

About the buyer

University of Bath (The)Last 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for laboratory equipment

Agilent Technologies Lda UK Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from University of Bath (The)

From notice 100331-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.