Tender

Thin Film Deposition System

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

06 Dec 2024 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter's physics and astronomy department is seeking to procure a Thin Film Deposition System. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The system must be capable of depositing various materials including metals, semiconductors, and dielectrics, and should feature a robust stainless steel chamber, high throughput vacuum system, and computer control. It is also required to perform reactive ion sputtering with nitrogen and/or oxygen gases. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with an open procedure method. The tender period ends on 14th January 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 15th January 2025 through 14th January 2027. The delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to provide advanced laboratory equipment to a prestigious academic institution. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying complex thin film deposition systems will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capacity to meet high-level technical specifications, potentially leading to further opportunities within the academic and scientific sectors.

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Notice Title

Thin Film Deposition System

Notice Description

The physics and astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a thin film deposition system, capable of depositing a wide array of materials, including, metals, semiconductors and dielectrics. The system should have a robust stainless steel chamber, high throughput vacuum system and be computer controlled. The system should also have the capability to perform reactive ion sputtering using nitrogen and/or oxygen gases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e
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
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2025 - 14 Jan 2027 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 EXETER
Contact Name
Megan Brine
Contact Email
m.brine@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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