Tender

Atomic Layer Deposition System

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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28 Nov 2019 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is seeking tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of an Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system as part of enhancing the Quantum Technology Centre's cleanroom facilities located in Lancaster, North West England. This open procurement process, which is currently in the tender stage, has a submission deadline of 9th January 2020. The objective is to support advanced cleanroom processes for semiconductor and organic device fabrication, with a contract value estimated at £150,000. Interested suppliers can engage through the university's dedicated e-tendering system.

This procurement presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and cleanroom technologies. Companies with expertise in optical and precision instruments, as well as those experienced in installation and support services for complex scientific equipment, will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buyer expresses a commitment to inclusivity in the procurement process, although the contract will not be awarded to multiple suppliers.

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Notice Title

Atomic Layer Deposition System

Notice Description

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of an Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system. The ALD will be placed in the Quantum Technology Centre (QTC) cleanrooms located in the Physics Department at Lancaster University. It will significantly enhance and complement the existing cleanroom facilities that include photo- and e-beam lithography, chemical wet etching, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and reactive ion-etching (RIE), plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD), sputtering, thermal and e-beam evaporation. The facilities are used for the processing of semiconductor, superconductor, 2-D material and organic devices. The Purchaser reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c58aec16-b4a6-434f-b062-7876ff665317
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5f2fdf-742c-416c-b5c8-e816bc60ce1f
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
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 2 Feb 2021 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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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