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Hall Effect Measurement System

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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10 Nov 2021 at 16:14

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10 Nov 2021 at 15:59

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27 Nov 2020 at 16:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Hall Effect Measurement System, initiated by the University of Sheffield, is aimed at acquiring essential equipment for their National Epitaxy Facility (NEF), which supports the UK academic research community in semiconductor material development. This open tender relates to the electrical equipment and apparatus industry and is located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender period concluded on 17 December 2020, with a contract value of £130,000, and the contract is set to commence on 1 March 2021 and end on 31 May 2021. An active award was announced on 5 July 2021, with the contract awarded to NanoMagnetics Instruments Ltd. for a sum of £125,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the supply of scientific and electrical measurement equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which can offer innovative solutions for characterising semiconductor and thin-film materials, would find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging with this contract could facilitate business growth by establishing partnerships with a notable academic institution and contributing to critical research and development initiatives within the semiconductor field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hall Effect Measurement System

Notice Description

The RCUK National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) at the University of Sheffield supplies a wide range of III-V semiconductor materials primarily to the UK academic research community. The NEF also engages in significant activity researching and developing new materials and structures. Hall Effect measurements are a vital characterisation technique for assessing various electronic properties of such materials including resistivity, carrier density and carrier mobility. The NEF requires a new Hall Effect measurement system suitable for characterising, compound semiconductors and other thin film materials. Additional information: All tender documents, clarification questions & tender returns, must be downloaded & conducted through the In-tend site, by following the link shown above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8761db8-fe55-4f29-b878-338b1d5f3eb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34acc281-b963-4ed9-b681-67d7b8245709
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2021 - 6 Jul 2024 3-4 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NANOMAGNETICS INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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