Purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe System

University Of Edinburgh

Published: Apr 20, 2026

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to KP Technology Ltd — £91,590

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About This Opportunity

Award notice from University Of Edinburgh (United Kingdom) — Purchase of an APS with. research & innovation. Awarded to KP Technology Ltd (GBP 92K, Apr 2026).

This is a supplies contract in the Research and general supplies sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of an APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements.

Please see below for further details.

We intend to award a contract to KP Technology Ltd for the purchase of the APS with Scanning Kelvin Probe plus Surface Photovoltage system based on their ability to meet the following specific technical requirements:
- Ability to perform Kelvin probe measurements
- An instrument that combines Kelvin Probe and Air Photoemission Spectroscopy techniques
- Capability to measure energy levels of semiconductors and metals in an ambient environment with a high degree of accuracy
- Capability to scan large surface areas of up to 50 × 50 mm
- Capability to measure work function and conduct surface photovoltage measurements
- Functionality to support analysis of photoexcitation mechanisms within devices

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 20, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: 035584-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University Of Edinburgh

University Of Edinburgh has issued 476 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 29 currently open and 336 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, General Supplies & Services, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University Of Edinburgh in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

KP Technology Ltd was awarded the contract for £91,590. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 035584-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to KP Technology Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.