# Invitation To Tender - Nitrogen Vacancy Microscope

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [National Physical Laboratory](/buyers/national-physical-laboratory/contract-awards)
- Published: 13 November 2020
- Planned start: 21 December 2020
- Planned end: 5 April 2021
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 77afd64b-b3b6-4cc9-bb31-3d8050d29d40-393416
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4442214c-ccfa-4165-8b7c-a4adb92ad415

## Description

The National Physical Laboratory \[NPL\] require a Nitrogen Vacancy \(NV\) scanning probe microscope \(SPM\) system operating on quantum principles and with the ability to spatially resolve micro-Tesla magnetic fields with nanometre precision\. The equipment has to include a scanning stage system with capabilities comparable to commercial AFM systems \(i\.e\. scanning range, noise/drift performance\)\. The system will also be able to perform a range of NV imaging modes: quenched mode scanning, quantitative field scanning and as such will include all the necessary optics, laser sources and microwave electronics to be able to do so\. Additional information: 1\.3 The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to conduct the procurement process\. All Tenderers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal\. This can be done via the following link https://lupc\.bravosolution\.co\.uk/web/login\.shtml Any issues surrounding access and functionality of the LUPC Bravo System must be directed to Bravo Helpdesk on \+44 800 069 8630 or email help@bravosolution\.co\.uk

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77afd64b-b3b6-4cc9-bb31-3d8050d29d40-393416)