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1691 - Nanobeam nb5 service contract

The University of Nottingham

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23 May 2022 at 16:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently overseeing a tender for a service maintenance contract related to the Nanobeam nb5 Electron Beam Lithography instrument, with a total value of £410,000. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is part of an open procurement method and is currently in the active planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 23rd June 2022 at 10:00 AM. The successful bidder will be expected to manage service maintenance for advanced applications involving semiconductor materials and nanotechnology, and service delivery is designated for the region of Nottingham (UKF14).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-technology services, particularly those with expertise in electron beam lithography and maintenance of precision laboratory equipment. Companies that offer advanced electronic components, semiconductor fabrication services, or those that possess technical knowledge in nanotechnology applications would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As this project demands a robust service capability, businesses with established reliability and expertise can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and grow within the scientific research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1691 - Nanobeam nb5 service contract

Notice Description

Service Maintenance Contract for Nanobeam nb5 Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) instrument.The electron beam lithography (EBL) instrument requires both high performance and high reliability:* Patterning novel resists including self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on glass or semiconductor substrates by direct writing onto the SAM with an electron beam.* Writing photonic crystals and optical waveguides on III-V semiconductor heterostructures such as GaAs/AlGaAs.* Writing leads onto 2D materials such as graphene and InSe.* Nano-electronic devices in GaAs/AlGaAs heterostructures.* Spintronic devices consisting of thin metal layers deposited by sputtering onto semiconductor devices.* Nanomechanical devices made from silicon nitride on silicon.These applications are scientifically challenging, and as such a comprehensive and robust service maintenance contract is required to ensure maximum instrument uptime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033d06
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013921-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The University of Nottingham
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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