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(NU/1627) Supply of a Transfer machine for assembling van der Waals Heterostructures

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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21 Apr 2021 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University initiated a tender for the supply of a transfer machine designed for assembling van der Waals heterostructures. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Newcastle, England. The tender's active status signifies that it is complete, with an award date of 29 March 2021. The awarded value of the contract is £79,150, and the contract period spans from 30 March 2021 to 31 May 2021. Submissions for this tender were required to be received by 19 February 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those that focus on advanced materials like 2D substances such as graphene and boron nitride. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as indicated by the suitability noted in the tender. Companies with experience in providing installation support and maintenance services for scientific equipment may find significant growth potential through this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1627) Supply of a Transfer machine for assembling van der Waals Heterostructures

Notice Description

As a part of a start-up package, Newcastle University has secured UKRI funding to purchase a transfer machine to fabricate samples, so-called van der Waals heterostructures, out of two-dimensional (2D) materials including graphene, boron nitride, transition metal dichalcogenides, perovskites and others. The machine will be set up in the Herschel Annex in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics within the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. * To search for and select 2D materials of the required thickness, size and shape on various substrates. * To fabricate van der Waals heterostructures made out of 2D materials for optics and electronics applications by stacking the materials on top of each other in a Lego style in a controlled way. The scope of this contract was for the supply, delivery and help in installation of the equipment as detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c70cad7-9419-4103-bab4-ff42026d9c0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be269f4f-5bb7-4cfd-b56f-cb7400161796
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAPHENE INDUSTRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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