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Ultrapure Water System

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

30 Oct 2024 at 08:55

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

05 Aug 2024 at 07:58

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Jul 2024 at 09:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the public procurement process to source an Ultrapure Water System for their Highfield Campus. This procurement falls under the "Primary water systems" industry category with additional classifications in "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and "Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water". Located in Southampton, England, this system will cater to ISO 5 cleanrooms for the processing of Silicon and III-V semiconductor devices. The procurement process, which commenced through an open procedure above threshold, has now transitioned to the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 14 October 2024. Key dates included the tender publication on 1 July 2024, with the contract period set from 19 September 2024 to 15 December 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in advanced water purification and laboratory systems, especially those seeking collaborations in the semiconductor industry. Companies like Pure H2O Limited, who successfully secured this contract worth £625,000, demonstrate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate. The University of Southampton's requirements indicate a high demand for precision and capability in water purification systems, thus offering growth opportunities for suppliers proficient in laboratory equipment and specialised machinery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ultrapure Water System

Notice Description

This project is to source an Ultrapure Water system to supply ASTM D5127 E1.3 water at a maximum capacity of >2000 litres per hour to ISO 5 cleanrooms for Silicon and III-V semiconductor device processing. This is a replacement for the current obsolete system in place. The system will be located on the 4th floor of the Mountbatten Building on the Highfield Campus of the University of Southampton. How to obtain Tender Documents: Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home The Tender documents can be access when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and c licking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab ('ITT') where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Note that the return documents Tenderers must submit with their tender response are: - File 6 - Compliance and Selection Requirements Workbook; - File 7 - Qualitative Response Requirements Workbook; - File 8 - Commercial Response Requirements Workbook; and - File 9 - Additional Response Requirements Workbook For clarification requests, please use the table provided in File 3 - Invitation to Tender Schedules and submit the document via the Correspondence function. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the full tender document set The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender. Further guidance on how to use In-Tend can be found on the portal under the 'Help' button.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5456e2f-d4ed-4495-a0e8-8d59c501ee19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d702e103-c4e0-47a2-89ca-fa77da263bd0
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

31161400 - Primary water systems

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42912300 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 15 Dec 2029 Over 5 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURE H2O

Further Information

Notice Documents

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