Planning

2021UoS-0345

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Planning

11 Feb 2022 at 14:13

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jan 2022 at 14:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently planning a Soft Market Testing Exercise (SMTE) titled "2021UoS-0345," focusing on the procurement of an Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) system for the Southampton Nanofabrication Centre. This exercise falls under the classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is set to commence with key engagement activities. Interested organisations are required to submit a completed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as soon as possible, with deadlines for the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire (SMTQ) set for 21st February 2022, and the process will culminate in a final report by 31st March 2022. Key engagement ends on 21st February 2022, with the location of the project situated in Southampton, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in electron beam lithography systems. Companies with the capability to provide high-precision instruments and those accustomed to working within academic or research environments will find this exercise particularly relevant. As the University seeks to gather insights and refine specifications before formal procurement, suppliers are encouraged to participate actively to enhance their visibility and positioning for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2021UoS-0345

Notice Description

Soft Market Testing Exercise (SMTE) for Electron Beam Lithography Write Tool 1. Introduction: This project is for the supply of an Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) system based within the Southampton Nanofabrication Centre for the Zepler Institute for Photonics and Nanoelectronics (ZIPN) of the University of Southampton. The instrument we seek will complement our existing lithography instrument capabilities. The requirements are for a new state of the art Electron beam lithography system that will provide reliable sub 5nm line width across large write fields and allow high throughput with minimum operator interference. Exposure techniques for such line width may be aided with an electron gun with acceleration voltage 100kV or higher. Further information is contained within the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire (SMTQ). 2. Soft Market Testing Exercise: The University of Southampton is seeking interest from suppliers to engage in a Soft Market Testing Exercise. The purpose of this is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and provide impartial information to the University with no commitment to themselves or the University. Please note that this is NOT a call for competition at this stage, but is an exercise to allow suppliers to engage with the University to help it understand the solutions available, and to help it develop the final specification, before conducting any future formal procurement exercise. The following describes the steps/timescales of this SMTE: a. Access and read the two documents available on the portal - Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire (SMTQ) - see document section b. Complete, sign and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) - As soon as possible c. Once the signed NDA has been received, your organisation will be issued with Appendix A - Specification. d. Receipt of Clarifications from suppliers regarding the SMTQ - by no later than 12 Noon on Monday 31st January 2022. e. Complete and return the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire (SMTQ) - by no later than 12 Noon on Monday 21st February 2022. f. Supplier site visits, completion of test samples, provision of results data, and a report to the University to support this - by Thursday 31st March. g. The results from test samples (Appendix A) and the responses to the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire (SMTQ) will remain confidential between the supplier and the University. 3. Communication/Uploads Please note that: a. Any submissions after the deadline above will be rejected automatically by the In-Tend portal. It is strongly advised that you upload to the In-Tend portal 24 hours in advance of the deadline. b. All communications/clarifications must be conducted via the In-Tend procurement portal. c. If you have difficulties accessing In-Tend please contact Procurement on 023 80 592654 or alternatively, please email procurement@soton.ac.uk. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with participating organisations. Both the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and the Soft market Testing Questionnaire (SMTQ) can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. Appendix A - Specification, can only be issued once the NDA has been signed and returned by the participating organisation. Participating organisations are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations, and that all communications with the University including submissions of NDA, SMTQ, and Test Results/Report will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the participating organisation. If you are not already registered as a supplier with In-Tend, then you will need to register in order to access the Soft Market Testing Exercise (SMTE). Once you have logged in as a supplier, click on 'Tenders' to locate the relevant SMTE project, and then click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen you will be able to register your organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log in 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. Soft Market Testing) 6. Click on 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the 'My Tender Return' panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return 8. Click the red 'Submit Return' button 9. To preserve the integrity of the SMTE process, all communication must be made via the correspondence function within the In-Tend portal Please note: This is a Soft Market Testing Exercise for the purposes of conducting pre-procurement market engagement and does not constitute a commitment to undertake any procurement process in the future. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response, or failure to respond to the Soft Market Testing Exercise, and a response to this notice does not guarantee an invitation to participate in any future procurement process. The University of Southampton is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in taking part in this Soft Market Testing Exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b4baf3-589b-4069-ae4c-3a7ca5142af9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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