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Grinder

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton initiated an open procurement process for the supply and installation of an automated wafer surface grinding system, titled "Grinder". This project aims to enhance the university's capabilities in optical and semiconductor materials processing, particularly for significant engineering initiatives in Quantum Technologies and Photonics. The contract, valued at £181,000, is currently in the award stage, with an active award date of 30th November 2015. The contract period is set to commence on 20th January 2016 and conclude on 31st March 2016, with deliveries expected at the university's Southampton location (postcode SO17 1BJ).

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in advanced engineering and manufacturing, particularly those specialising in milling and grinding technologies. Companies that can supply automated machinery and support systems, as well as those with experience in collaborating with educational research institutions, will be well-placed to compete for future projects emerging from this initiative. The successful integration of such equipment is anticipated to foster new partnerships and research engagements, providing a platform for substantial business growth in the academic and technology sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grinder

Notice Description

Supply and installation of an automated wafer surface grinding system with ancillary equipment to enhance the University of Southampton's optical and semiconductor materials processing capabilities for a number of high-impact projects in the major engineering themes of Quantum Technologies and Photonics. This system will be integrated into existing lab facilities in the Optoelectronics Research Centre at the University of Southampton and will be used to expand the breadth of its manufacturing capabilities to stimulate new research ties across academia and industry via the EPSRC Quantum Hub initiative. The acquisition of this system will enable university researchers to manufacture new combinations of micron-scale-thickness optical and semiconductor material layers to tackle fundamental research in quantum light-matter interactions, quantum sensors, and telecommunications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4afd4f33-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a00b289-98aa-4a09-a3d9-de4578c64ac1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42623000 - Milling machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£181,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 201510 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2016 - 31 Mar 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISCO HI-TEC EUROPE

Further Information

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