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Procurement of an Atomic Layer Deposition System

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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08 Jan 2021 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has successfully completed a public procurement process for an Atomic Layer Deposition System, aimed at enhancing capabilities within its Quantum Engineering Technology Labs. The contract, valued at £51,712, was awarded to SPS Ltd. on 21 December 2020, following a limited competitive quotation procurement method. This process is classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical and precision equipment and relates to the goods category. The contract period commenced on 21 December 2020 and will conclude on 21 March 2022. This procurement was notably located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in photonics and precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process. The developments within QETLabs could lead to future partnerships or contracts for businesses looking to engage with cutting-edge research in quantum technology.

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Notice Title

Procurement of an Atomic Layer Deposition System

Notice Description

The Quantum Engineering Technology Labs (QETLabs) at the University of Bristol is a global centre for excellence in quantum optics. QETLabs have invested heavily in the University of Bristol Cleanroom Facility to enable fabrication and characterization of a range of photonic devices. An Atomic Layer Deposition System will provide additional functionality and open new opportunities for research within QETLabs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cdfa5ba-1703-4714-95f3-e75e43208c7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6d2fe8-9c9e-40fb-b0f7-578b43dc2569
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,712 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,712 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2020 - 21 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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