UL0285 - Supply and delivery of a Variable pressure Scanning Electron Microscope with Integrated Raman Spectroscopy

University of Limerick

A. Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope General Description The VP-SEM is required for the visual characterisation of solid-state materials to a high resolution. The system must allow for the integrated analysis of solid molecular materials by both SEM and Raman spectroscopic techniques and so the sample chamber must large enough to contain the Raman probe. As the majority of samples will be non-conducting the ability to operate at variable pressures within the SEM chamber is vital to
ensure improved image sharpness from the SEM since gold coating of the samples will inhibit the Raman analysis. Often further analysis will be required on the same sample, which the gold coating may inhibit.
Necessary software for the analysis and processing of the obtained images is required. B. Raman Spectrometer and Interface to Variable Pressure SEM General Description. The Raman spectrometer is required for the chemical and crystallographic identification of sample as they are being visualised on the SEM system. The ability to utilise different laser wavelengths is important as different types of molecules may fluoresce with differing wavelengths of light preventing good data collection. Differences in crystal structure are most apparent in the low wavenumber region of the spectrum due to the lattice vibration modes, the ability to collect data down to at least 100 cm-1 is required, although data collection to 10 cm-1 would be desirable.
The Raman system must be able to interface with the VP- SEM and allow for the in-situ collection of spectra from sample as the SEM images are collected. The ability to undertake fast Raman analysis and images of samples in a range of solid state forms is required.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2013-06-10. The procurement was published on 2013-04-29.

Who? What? Where?
Procurement history
Date Document
2013-04-29 Contract notice
Contract notice (2013-04-29)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Scanning electron microscopes
Quantity or scope:
Lot 1A. Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope,General Description:The VP-SEM is required for the visual characterisation of solid-state materials to a high resolution. The system must allow for the integrated analysis of solid molecular materials by both SEM and Raman spectroscopic techniques and so the sample chamber must large enough to contain the Raman probe. As the majority of samples will be non-conducting the ability to operate at variable pressures within the SEM chamber is vital to ensure improved image sharpness from the SEM since gold coating of the samples will inhibit the Raman analysis. Often further analysis will be required on the same sample, which the gold coating may inhibit. Necessary software for the analysis and processing of the obtained images is required.Lot 1Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope,Technical Specifications:— Compatible with interface supplied with Lot 2 Raman Microscope (e.g. Renishaw Structural and Chemical Analyser (SCA).— Variable Pressure Chamber (range 6-270 Pa).— Motorised Sample Stage.— Operating Voltage Range (0.3 – 30 kV).— Spatial Resolution Down to 5 nm in low vacuum mode.— Suitable access points to chamber for future expansion of system functionality. Position must be compatible with the installed Raman probe.— Appropriate computer and software for data collection and analysis.Lot 2B. Raman Spectrometer and Interface to Variable Pressure SEM,General Description:The Raman spectrometer is required for the chemical and crystallographic identification of sample as they are being visualised on the SEM system. The ability to utilise different laser wavelengths is important as different types of molecules may fluoresce with differing wavelengths of light preventing good data collection. Differences in crystal structure are most apparent in the low wavenumber region of the spectrum due to the lattice vibration modes, the ability to collect data down to at least 100 cm-1 is required, although data collection to 10 cm-1 would be desirable. The Raman system must be able to interface with the VP-SEM and allow for the in-situ collection of spectra from sample as the SEM images are collected. The ability to undertake fast Raman analysis and images of samples in a range of solid state forms is required.Lot 2High Resolution Raman Microscope System For Integration with VP-SEM,Technical Specifications:— Suitable hardware to integrate spectrometer with VP-SEM (Lot 1) (such as the Renishaw SCA).— Variable laser point size (1 - 300 µm).— Rayleigh band filters allowing data collection down to at least 100 cm-1.— Confocal Microscope.— Motorised Sample Stage.— Laser Sources with 532 nm and 785 nm wavelengths.— Class 1 laser safety enclosure.— Automated alignment and calibration.— Appropriate computer and software for data collection and analysis.400 000
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Total value of the procurement: 200 000 💰
Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Supplies
Regulation: European Union
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Scanning electron microscopes 📦

Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Type of bid: Submission for one or more lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Body governed by public law
Awarding authority name: University of Limerick
Postal town: Limerick
Contact
E-mail: terry.frizelle@ul.ie 📧
Phone: +353 612133713 📞

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2013-04-29 📅
Submission deadline: 2013-06-10 📅
Publication date: 2013-05-04 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2013/S 087-147778
OJ-S issue: 87
Additional information
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Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
A. Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope General Description The VP-SEM is required for the visual characterisation of solid-state materials to a high resolution. The system must allow for the integrated analysis of solid molecular materials by both SEM and Raman spectroscopic techniques and so the sample chamber must large enough to contain the Raman probe. As the majority of samples will be non-conducting the ability to operate at variable pressures within the SEM chamber is vital to
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ensure improved image sharpness from the SEM since gold coating of the samples will inhibit the Raman analysis. Often further analysis will be required on the same sample, which the gold coating may inhibit.
Necessary software for the analysis and processing of the obtained images is required. B. Raman Spectrometer and Interface to Variable Pressure SEM General Description. The Raman spectrometer is required for the chemical and crystallographic identification of sample as they are being visualised on the SEM system. The ability to utilise different laser wavelengths is important as different types of molecules may fluoresce with differing wavelengths of light preventing good data collection. Differences in crystal structure are most apparent in the low wavenumber region of the spectrum due to the lattice vibration modes, the ability to collect data down to at least 100 cm-1 is required, although data collection to 10 cm-1 would be desirable.
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The Raman system must be able to interface with the VP- SEM and allow for the in-situ collection of spectra from sample as the SEM images are collected. The ability to undertake fast Raman analysis and images of samples in a range of solid state forms is required.
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Lot number: 1
Title of the lot: Supply and delivery of a Variable pressure Scanning Electron Microscope
Short description:
A. Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope,General Description:The VP-SEM is required for the visual characterisation of solid-state materials to a high resolution. The system must allow for the integrated analysis of solid molecular materials by both SEM and Raman spectroscopic techniques and so the sample chamber must large enough to contain the Raman probe. As the majority of samples will be non-conducting the ability to operate at variable pressures within the SEM chamber is vital to ensure improved image sharpness from the SEM since gold coating of the samples will inhibit the Raman analysis. Often further analysis will be required on the same sample, which the gold coating may inhibit. Necessary software for the analysis and processing of the obtained images is required.Lot 1Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope,Technical Specifications:— Compatible with interface supplied with Lot 2 Raman Microscope (e.g. Renishaw Structural and Chemical Analyser (SCA).— Variable Pressure Chamber (range 6-270 Pa).— Motorised Sample Stage.— Operating Voltage Range (0.3 – 30 kV).— Spatial Resolution Down to 5 nm in low vacuum mode.— Suitable access points to chamber for future expansion of system functionality. Position must be compatible with the installed Raman probe.— Appropriate computer and software for data collection and analysis.
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A. Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope,
General Description:
The VP-SEM is required for the visual characterisation of solid-state materials to a high resolution. The system must allow for the integrated analysis of solid molecular materials by both SEM and Raman spectroscopic techniques and so the sample chamber must large enough to contain the Raman probe. As the majority of samples will be non-conducting the ability to operate at variable pressures within the SEM chamber is vital to ensure improved image sharpness from the SEM since gold coating of the samples will inhibit the Raman analysis. Often further analysis will be required on the same sample, which the gold coating may inhibit. Necessary software for the analysis and processing of the obtained images is required.
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Lot 1
Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope,
Technical Specifications:
— Compatible with interface supplied with Lot 2 Raman Microscope (e.g. Renishaw Structural and Chemical Analyser (SCA).
— Variable Pressure Chamber (range 6-270 Pa).
— Motorised Sample Stage.
— Operating Voltage Range (0.3 – 30 kV).
— Spatial Resolution Down to 5 nm in low vacuum mode.
— Suitable access points to chamber for future expansion of system functionality. Position must be compatible with the installed Raman probe.
— Appropriate computer and software for data collection and analysis.
Lot number: 2
Title of the lot: Raman Spectrometer and Interface to Variable Pressure SEM
Short description:
B. Raman Spectrometer and Interface to Variable Pressure…
… SEM,General Description:The Raman spectrometer is required for the chemical and crystallographic identification of sample as they are being visualised on the SEM system. The ability to utilise different laser wavelengths is important as different types of molecules may fluoresce with differing wavelengths of light preventing good data collection. Differences in crystal structure are most apparent in the low wavenumber region of the spectrum due to the lattice vibration modes, the ability to collect data down to at least 100 cm-1 is required, although data collection to 10 cm-1 would be desirable. The Raman system must be able to interface with the VP-SEM and allow for the in-situ collection of spectra from sample as the SEM images are collected. The ability to undertake fast Raman analysis and images of samples in a range of solid state forms is required.Lot 2High Resolution Raman Microscope System For Integration with VP-SEM,Technical Specifications:— Suitable hardware to integrate spectrometer with VP-SEM (Lot 1) (such as the Renishaw SCA).— Variable laser point size (1 - 300 µm).— Rayleigh band filters allowing data collection down to at least 100 cm-1.— Confocal Microscope.— Motorised Sample Stage.— Laser Sources with 532 nm and 785 nm wavelengths.— Class 1 laser safety enclosure.— Automated alignment and calibration.— Appropriate computer and software for data collection and analysis.
… SEM,
The Raman spectrometer is required for the chemical and crystallographic identification of sample as they are being visualised on the SEM system. The ability to utilise different laser wavelengths is important as different types of molecules may fluoresce with differing wavelengths of light preventing good data collection. Differences in crystal structure are most apparent in the low wavenumber region of the spectrum due to the lattice vibration modes, the ability to collect data down to at least 100 cm-1 is required, although data collection to 10 cm-1 would be desirable. The Raman system must be able to interface with the VP-SEM and allow for the in-situ collection of spectra from sample as the SEM images are collected. The ability to undertake fast Raman analysis and images of samples in a range of solid state forms is required.
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Lot 2
High Resolution Raman Microscope System For Integration with VP-SEM,
— Suitable hardware to integrate spectrometer with VP-SEM (Lot 1) (such as the Renishaw SCA).
— Variable laser point size (1 - 300 µm).
— Rayleigh band filters allowing data collection down to at least 100 cm-1.
— Confocal Microscope.
— Laser Sources with 532 nm and 785 nm wavelengths.
— Class 1 laser safety enclosure.
— Automated alignment and calibration.
Variants will be accepted ✅
Quantity or scope:
Lot 1
A. Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope,
General Description:
The VP-SEM is required for the visual characterisation of solid-state materials to a high resolution. The system must allow for the integrated analysis of solid molecular materials by both SEM and Raman spectroscopic techniques and so the sample chamber must large enough to contain the Raman probe. As the majority of samples will be non-conducting the ability to operate at variable pressures within the SEM chamber is vital to ensure improved image sharpness from the SEM since gold coating of the samples will inhibit the Raman analysis. Often further analysis will be required on the same sample, which the gold coating may inhibit. Necessary software for the analysis and processing of the obtained images is required.
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Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope,
Technical Specifications:
— Compatible with interface supplied with Lot 2 Raman Microscope (e.g. Renishaw Structural and Chemical Analyser (SCA).
— Variable Pressure Chamber (range 6-270 Pa).
— Motorised Sample Stage.
— Operating Voltage Range (0.3 – 30 kV).
— Spatial Resolution Down to 5 nm in low vacuum mode.
— Suitable access points to chamber for future expansion of system functionality. Position must be compatible with the installed Raman probe.
— Appropriate computer and software for data collection and analysis.
Lot 2
B. Raman Spectrometer and Interface to Variable Pressure SEM,
The Raman spectrometer is required for the chemical and crystallographic identification of sample as they are being visualised on the SEM system. The ability to utilise different laser wavelengths is important as different types of molecules may fluoresce with differing wavelengths of light preventing good data collection. Differences in crystal structure are most apparent in the low wavenumber region of the spectrum due to the lattice vibration modes, the ability to collect data down to at least 100 cm-1 is required, although data collection to 10 cm-1 would be desirable. The Raman system must be able to interface with the VP-SEM and allow for the in-situ collection of spectra from sample as the SEM images are collected. The ability to undertake fast Raman analysis and images of samples in a range of solid state forms is required.
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High Resolution Raman Microscope System For Integration with VP-SEM,
— Suitable hardware to integrate spectrometer with VP-SEM (Lot 1) (such as the Renishaw SCA).
— Variable laser point size (1 - 300 µm).
— Rayleigh band filters allowing data collection down to at least 100 cm-1.
— Confocal Microscope.
— Laser Sources with 532 nm and 785 nm wavelengths.
— Class 1 laser safety enclosure.
— Automated alignment and calibration.
Duration: 12 months
Reference number: UL0285.
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Limerick.

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Technical and professional ability: Please refer to the tender documents posted on www.etenders.gov.ie
Contract execution
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Procedure
Tender validity period: 2014-07-01 📅
Tender opening date: 2013-06-10 📅
Languages
Language: English 🗣️
Conditions for opening tenders
Address: University of Limerick

Contracting authority
Contact
Contact point: Terry Frizelle

Reference
Identifiers
Reference number attributed by the contracting authority: UL0285.

Complementary information
Review body
Name: High Court of Ireland
Postal address: The courts service,15-24 phoenix st, Smithfield, Dublin 7
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Postal address: The courts service,15-24 phoenix st, Smithfield, Dublin
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Same as: Body responsible for mediation procedures
Source: OJS 2013/S 087-147778 (2013-04-29)
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