Tender

GB-Newcastle: T20/0039

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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19 Mar 2021 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is currently conducting an open procurement process titled "GB-Newcastle: T20/0039," aimed at acquiring a dual chamber high vacuum thin-film deposition system. This equipment, valued at £500,000, is essential for the university's expanding research in photovoltaics, particularly in thin-film inorganic materials. The tender period is set to conclude on 13 April 2021, with the anticipated contract period starting on 1 October 2021 and lasting until 1 October 2024. The tender is classified under the CPV code 38000000, covering laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and the provision of this system will take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and optical equipment. Companies that are well-versed in manufacturing or supplying advanced technology for testing and monitoring apparatus would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the focus on providing a flexible and upgradable system, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and adaptability in their offerings may find a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

GB-Newcastle: T20/0039

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 09 April 2021 for the following reason: Deadline extended by one week.("The university requires a dual chamber high vacuum thin-film deposition system with multiple magnetron sputtering sources, load-lock, and all associated vacuum pumps, system control and monitoring. This equipment will support our expanding research in photovoltaics primarily around thin film inorganic materials. Thin film photovoltaic technology around chalcopyrite, kesterite and other chalcogenide material represents the bulk of the current research. The sputtering system will be used to prepare front and back electrodes, transparent conductive oxides, barrier layers and other optical layers rather than the absorber layer itself. We are looking for maximum flexibility and also an upgradable system. The system will not be located in a clean room.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c09b69a-9956-4391-af7f-dd9c59bc95e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3667b116-0262-4d32-b799-d8ab60c4e52c
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 1 Oct 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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