1.  Direct award - request for tender for a state-of-the-art spin-torque ferromagnetic resonance (ST-FMR) instrument         MC2 2026-0168  1.1  Description of services At the Quantum Device Physics Laboratory, Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), Chalmers University of Technology, we aim to acquire a state-of-the-art spin-torque ferromagnetic resonance (ST-FMR) instrument. The proposed system should be capable of performing both thin-film level ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) measurements and device-level spin–orbit torque (SOT) characterization. In particular, the instrument should enable precise extraction of key magnetic and spin-transport parameters, including Gilbert damping, effective magnetization, magnetic anisotropy, linewidth broadening, and the quantitative contributions of different spin–orbit torque components. The system should support broadband microwave excitation and high-sensitivity detection schemes suitable for both broad band co-planar waveguide and on-chip measurements. Compatibility with microfabricated devices, including nanostructured spintronic elements, is essential. Furthermore, the instrument should allow flexible measurement geometries, including in-plane and out-of-plane magnetic field configurations, as well as angular-dependent studies.  A critical requirement is full compatibility with our in-house Quantum Design Dynacool physical property measurement system (PPMS). It should be possible to enable temperature-dependent measurements over a wide range, extending down to cryogenic temperatures, as well as magnetic field control within the Quantum Design environment. Such capability is essential for investigating temperature-dependent spin dynamics, magnetic damping mechanisms, and spin–orbit torque efficiencies in advanced material systems. The acquisition of this instrument is necessary to support ongoing and future research activities in spintronics and quantum materials at MC2. It will be extensively utilized for FMR and ST-FMR characterization of a broad class of systems, including magnetic thin films, multilayers, heterostructures, and nanoscale devices. In particular, it will enable systematic studies of low-temperature spin transport and magnetization dynamics, which are crucial for understanding fundamental physical mechanisms and for the development of next-generation spintronic and quantum technologies.  1.1.1  Requirements and specifications of services The purchase must include the following specifications: Technical specifications We have the following specifications for this equipment. ·         Up to 40 GHz range for both FMR and STFMR measurements ·          Integrated low-noise DC current source with a range of at least ±20 mA, with high precision and stability. ·         High signal-to-noise ratio enabling detection of weak FMR/ST-FMR signals in ultrathin films and nanoscale devices. ·         Should support for both in-plane and out-of plane magnetic field measurements ·         Embedded magnet power supply control ·         Integrated Hall sensor or equivalent field sensing for accurate real-time magnetic field measurement. ·         Support for driving modulation coils with min 100 mA current up to 1 kHz. ·         Integrated lock-in function synchronous with the modulation. ·         Self calibration of frequency, power and magnetic field ·         Fully integrated automated measurement software for experiment control, including frequency sweeps and field sweeps. ·         Built-in data acquisition, visualization, and analysis tools, including fitting routines for FMR/ST-FMR spectra (e.g., Lorentzian decomposition, linewidth analysis, Kittel extraction based on resonance). ·         Prepared for low temperature measurement compatibility with Quantum Design Dynacool  ·         Seamless software-level integration with Quantum Design Dynacool, enabling in-built control of temperature and magnetic field without requiring separate interfaces. Sustainability According to Chalmers´ routine for sustainable purchases (C 2019-1390) should purchasers, when framework agreements do not exist, take environmental and sustainability aspects into account when purchasing products and services and choose sustainability-adapted    alternatives to the greatest extent possible.  1.1.2  Financial stability The tenderer must have financial stability. Financial stability means at least rating 40 according to Creditsafe, this is controlled by the buyer. In cases where a lower rating is shown or a rating is missing, the tenderer can still be considered to fulfill this requirement if the tenderer submits such a declaration that it can be considered clear that the tenderer has the corresponding financial stability. The buyer determines whether such a declaration is considered approved. The buyer may take additional information on tenderer´s and any subcontractors if deemed necessary. The same qualification requirements apply to foreign tenderer´s. Foreign tenderer´s must submit information in the tender confirming the above requirements.  1.2  Price Tender price shall be specified in Swedish kronor, excluding value added tax, and include all costs associated with the assignment. Price must be stated in the tender. 1.3  Contract terms The tenderer must accept all contractual conditions. By submitting a tender, the tenderer confirms that all contractual conditions are accepted.  1.4  Last day for tender submission The tender must be received no later than 2026-06-10 Questions during the tender period should be asked via the ‘questions and answers’ function in Dirra. The last day for asking questions is 2026-06-09 1.5  Tender validity period The tender must be valid until 2026-08-10  1.6  Evaluation of tenders  The most economically advantageous tender (i.e. an assessment of price, quality, service etc.) will be chosen. Description of the criteria that will be assessed (in the prioritized order):  1) Price 2) Performance (with the specifications provided above) 3) Delivery time (maximum 60 days) 4) References (three references where similar systems were sold in recent year  1.7  Request for secracy All of the documents in the procurement are normally public documents following completion of the procurement. The legal options to make tenders and/or other documents subject to secrecy are very limited following completion of the procurement. However, Chapter 31, Section 16 of the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (2009:400) may provide protection for an individual’s business or operating conditions when this party has entered into a business relationship with a public authority, if it might be assumed that the individual could sustain loss in case the information is disclosed. Tenderers shall state in the free text field below whether secrecy is required and, in such a case, state: •    what information they would like to be classified •    what loss the tenderer would sustain if the information were to be disclosed. An assessment of secrecy is only made when the information is requested. If the contracting entity assesses that secrecy prevails, this decision may be appealed against and considered by a court. Thus it is never possible to provide guarantees that the information will not be disclosed.