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CAN: Procurement of Imaging System for Device Metrology

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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10 Nov 2023 at 12:06

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11 Jul 2023 at 12:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for the procurement of an imaging system for device metrology to Evident Europe GmbH. The total contract value is £91,425.60 GBP. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and the contract period is from October 31, 2023, to March 29, 2024. The equipment must be cleanroom compatible and suitable for imaging thin-films on silicon- or sapphire wafers. The main procurement category is goods related to laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This tender by the NPL offers opportunities for businesses to provide the required imaging system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and vendors in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry are well-suited to compete. The tender is at the award stage, presenting a chance for interested suppliers to engage in future similar opportunities. The dates for tender submission and the contract period should be noted for interested businesses aiming to participate in similar future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAN: Procurement of Imaging System for Device Metrology

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a microscope to be used for imaging and dimensional measurements of microfabricated quantum devices. The microscope will be installed inside the SuperFab cleanroom at Royal Holloway, University of London. The microscope will be used both for imaging throughout the fabrication process, and for measuring the dimensions of completed devices and features. Primarily, the microscope will be used with samples comprising thin-films (metals and dielectrics) deposited on silicon- or sapphire wafers. The equipment must be cleanroom compatible. The instrument must enable the device imaging based on the following 1) The complete system must comprise the microscope and any software needed to meet the specifications. 2) It must enable automatic large area "stitching" of images and include a motorised stage 3) The system with its software suite must be able to provide dimensional measurements, step height measurement, and area / volume measurements on all relevant materials. 4) The included software must be suitable for a multi-user environment. 5) Should preferably enable long working distances (>4mm) 6) Should be suitable for imaging of microfabricated 3D structures. 7) Please note that this RFQ does not specify the type of microscope. Both widefield optical microscopes and confocal microscopes will be considered if they meet the requirements. 8) 'As part of the evaluation process NPL will hold a demonstration stage with the top scoring 2 suppliers. Suppliers will have to demonstrate the capability of their proposed system by imaging a sample supplied by NPL.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1e34db6-64e9-4982-bcc1-4096d9093ea6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba5ee89-ebac-4085-b9d1-8fdcd1b37ec2
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

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,425 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,425 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVIDENT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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