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(NU/1741) Supply of an Electron-beam Lithography System

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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18 Oct 2022 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the supply of an Electron-beam Lithography System as part of a project to enhance research activities related to nanotechnology. The university is seeking to purchase this system to enable the fabrication of electronic, photonic, and mechanical devices with nanoscale precision. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a tender period ending on 11th February 2022. The contract period for this opportunity will run from 30th March 2022 to 6th July 2022, with the total contract value being £207,713.47 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and delivery of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment within the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially can benefit from this opportunity. Newcastle University, as the buyer, has emphasised the importance of after-sales support, 12 months warranty, maintenance, and necessary training. Businesses appointed to Lot 5 Scanning Electron Microscopes of the NWUPC Framework Agreement for High-Value Laboratory Equipment are eligible to participate in this tender process.

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Notice Title

(NU/1741) Supply of an Electron-beam Lithography System

Notice Description

A growing number of research groups in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, as well as other schools in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering at Newcastle University require nanoscale lithography capabilities in order to support a wide range of research activities related to nanotechnology. Therefore, we are looking to purchase an electron-beam lithography system to meet this growing need. Such a system will enable us to fabricate electronic, photonic, and mechanical devices with nanoscale precision, high throughput, and superior reliability, thereby accelerating our University's research productivity and allowing us to explore new research frontiers on the nanoscale. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and in installation of the equipment detailed in ITT document to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system. This opportunity is only being made available to those Sellers appointed to Lot 5 Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs) of the NWUPC Framework Agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment (Ref: LAB3123 NW).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10d3a6d-7e14-468d-8adb-415568c8219a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£207,713 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,713 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2022 - 6 Jul 2022 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
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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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