Tender

Procurement of an Atomic Layer Deposition Tool for thin-film Photovoltaic Devices

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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04 Mar 2021 at 21:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is seeking to procure an Atomic Layer Deposition Tool for thin-film photovoltaic devices, valued at £160,000. This procurement, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 16 April 2021. The contract period will run from 10 May 2021 until 30 September 2022. The delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method follows an open procedure, particularly targeting SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses operating within the laboratory and precision equipment sector, especially those specialising in manufacturing or supplying advanced materials and scientific instrumentation. Companies with expertise in thin-film technology, solar energy solutions, or those that offer innovative engineering tools that enhance material processing at the atomic level would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially contributing to advancements in sustainable energy technologies.

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Notice Title

Procurement of an Atomic Layer Deposition Tool for thin-film Photovoltaic Devices

Notice Description

The aim of the project is to establish scalable solution processing of active materials in inorganic thin-film solar cells. The work programme tackles the processing of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 and CuIn(S,Se)2 absorbers as well as buffer layers requires for charge extraction under solar irradiation. The Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) tool is pivotal in the engineering of the interface between absorber and buffer layers. The tool enables constructing the absorber/buffer junction atom by atom. This is key towards maximising the output voltage of the devices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-909aa098-7ad3-4dd7-806e-92744d028a15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72968dd7-17d9-4528-913b-84d0bcf099cc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 May 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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