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Provision of a 200mm Wafer Capable Rapid Thermal Anneal (RTA) Tool

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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19 Apr 2021 at 07:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is conducting a procurement process for the provision of a 200mm Wafer Capable Rapid Thermal Anneal (RTA) Tool, which falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £117,576. The tendering process involved a closed procurement method and concluded on 26th March 2020, with the contract period set to run from 12th October 2020 to 12th October 2021. The primary delivery location for this contract is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and precision tools. Suppliers that possess the capability to provide not only the RTA tool but also support services such as onsite commissioning and training would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the emphasis on facilitating research in Silicon photonics, companies engaged in cutting-edge technology and with strong technical support structures stand to benefit significantly from participation in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a 200mm Wafer Capable Rapid Thermal Anneal (RTA) Tool

Notice Description

The Zepler Institute Nanofabrication Facility cleanroom has identified a need to procure a RTA (Rapid Thermal Anneal) tool that is capable of processing 200mm wafers under a hydrogen ambient. This tool will support future research in the Nanofabrication Cleanroom Facility and in particular the strategic area of Silicon photonics. The acquisition of this equipment will support the facility's transition towards being fully 200mm wafer capable. The system must be delivered, commissioned and successfully pass user acceptance testing as per the requirements set out in Appendix 1(Specification) of this File 2 (Invitation to Tender) Document. A warranty with a minimum period of 12 months (including parts, labour and onsite engineer visits) must be included as part of the proposal. Onsite commissioning, user acceptance testing, user training and any associated costs must be detailed as part of the proposal, additional costs should be included for information purposes only in the commercial requirements response document. Shipping / delivery of the equipment to the University must be DDP incoterm (Inc Delivery, Duty, Insurance and VAT). Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend(https://intendhost.co.uk/ universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with tenderers (as appropriate). All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Tenderers are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the University, including the submission of Selection Stage and/or Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the tenderer. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the procurement documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and 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'. Tenderers are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant documents via In-Tend. Further instructions for the submission of responses are below: To submit your return: 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. 'Invitation to Tender'). 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the Tender Return' panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red 'Submit Return' button. Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procurement, all communications with the University must be made via the correspondence function within In-Tend. Publication of Award Details: In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable),the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a response, tenderers are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Tenderers are solely responsible for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of responses and participation in this and all future stages of this procurement. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs or expenses borne by potential suppliers/tenderers or any of their supply chain, partners or advisers in this procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/782f412a-e431-4aec-ba0e-8cb11059fa48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Closed
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
£117,576 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,576 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2020 - 12 Oct 2021 1-2 years
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

ECM TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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