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White light scan interferometer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Jan 2020 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation has recently concluded a procurement process for a white light scan interferometer, a specialised piece of laboratory equipment worth £200,000, within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment sector. The tender was conducted under an open procurement method, with the tender period officially closing on 12 December 2019. The contract period for the awarded supplier, Lambda Photometrics Ltd, spans from 13 December 2019 to 31 March 2020, and the primary delivery locations specified include the United Kingdom and other British territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of precision laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities related to semiconductor processing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-placed to compete, given the suitability noted in the procurement details. Companies specialising in advanced optical technologies and precision instruments may particularly benefit from this contract's growth potential in a highly specialised market.

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Notice Title

White light scan interferometer

Notice Description

STFC BID ITAC require a new benchtop profiler sittings on its own integrated bench. It is a white lightinterferometer microscope for sample surface inspection and measurement based in the ITAC MNT R1 cleanroom facilities specialised in semiconductor processing and characterisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38350a79-da2b-455c-b7cb-dc0a359ef877
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49913004-f706-4a38-9cf6-f39bac1aa751
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
research.tenders@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441796425001

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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