Tender

Provision of a 200mm Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Tender

14 Jul 2023 at 08:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure a Spectroscopic Ellipsometer for the SNC (Southampton Nanofabrication Centre). The procurement method being used is the Open procedure. The contract period is planned for one year and six months, with an estimated value of £250,000.00 excluding VAT. The tender deadline for submission is set for 15th August 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 28th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of measuring instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability specified for them. The University of Southampton, as the buying organisation, is located in Southampton, England. The goods category for this procurement is 'Measuring instruments', aligning with businesses in that industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a 200mm Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

Notice Description

The SNC (Southampton Nanofabrication Centre) wants to purchase a Spectroscopic Ellipsometer capable of handling 200mm wafers. Spectroscopic Ellipsometery is an essential characterisation technique for the facility and is used daily to rapidly qualify the majority of all lithographic, deposition, and etch processing. Throughput, measurement speed, and sample flexibility are important factors to this procurement. Procurement Process: The University is conducting this procurement using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the goods described in the Specification. Contract Period: The University proposes to enter into a Contract for one year and six months - this will be the maximum contract period. This will comprise of an initial contract period of six months for the provision of the equipment with an additional twelve months warranty period for support and maintenance. The contract will be effective on signing. The term of the warranty of twelve months will run from the date of acceptance of the equipment. Contract Value: The estimated value of the contract is PS250,000.00 excluding VAT. This value includes all related components, services and maintenance for the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d36a8a7-89eb-400c-8e05-b312c949d082
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41681d9b-589c-45e9-a455-c9523e7d977b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2023 - 27 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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