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Electron Beam Evaporator

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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21 Oct 2022 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is conducting a procurement process for an Electron Beam Evaporator through an open procedure. The contract is valued at £666,000 GBP and is classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender period ends on 21st November 2022, with submission via electronic or written methods. The University intends to enter into a contract for up to two years with the successful tenderer, comprising a one-year provision of goods followed by a 12-month warranty.

This procurement opportunity by the University of Southampton presents a chance for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry to compete. Companies specialising in precision equipment and nanofabrication technologies would be well-suited to participate. The tender process at the University aims to deliver a high-resolution wafer lift-off processing tool. Interested suppliers should ensure compliance with technical and economic criteria outlined in the submission terms and meet the specified insurance requirements to qualify.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electron Beam Evaporator

Notice Description

To complement our lithography capabilities the Southampton Nanofabrication Centre (SNC) is looking to invest in an electron beam evaporator capable of partnering with current tools to deliver high quality 200mm wafer lift off processing. Lift off is a technique which underpins multiple high value and strategic projects for the facility, and we wish to renew our capability for another generation to partner with our next wave of lithography investment. The University is conducting this procurement using the open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the goods and services described in the Specification. The University proposes to enter into a Contract for up to two years with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of a contract period of up to one year for the provision of the goods followed by a 12-month warranty.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To complement our lithography capabilities the Southampton Nanofabrication Centre (SNC) will invest in an electron beam evaporator capable of partnering with current tools to deliver high quality 200mm wafer lift off processing. Lift off is a technique which underpins multiple high value and strategic projects for the facility and we wish to renew our capability for another generation to partner with our next wave of lithography investment. Specifically, we expect a future DUV (Deep Ultra Violet) scanner lithography critical dimension of 200nm and for 4nm for electron beam write. The primary focus of the procurement is to deliver a tool capable of high resolution 200mm wafer lift off in conjunction with a critical dimension of 4nm. The University is conducting this procurement using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the goods and services described in the Specification. The University proposes to enter into a contract for up to two years with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of a contract period of up to one year for the delivery lead-time of the goods followed by a 12-month warranty. The contract will be effective on signing. The term of the warranty will run for 12 months from the date of acceptance of the goods by the University. Contract Value: The estimated value of the is PS666,000 GBP excluding VAT. Whilst bidders are expected to provide a proposal that falls within this budget, for the benefit of doubt, the University reserves the right to automatically exclude any bidders whose proposal exceeds this figure. All related components, delivery, installation, commissioning, training, services, and maintenance MUST be included within the proposal. Details of current expenditure or potential future uptake are given as a guide based on past purchasing and current planning to assist you in the preparation of your Tender. They should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods or services to any particular value and do not form part of the Contract. This procurement is not suitable for splitting into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement into Lots would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine proper execution of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0377e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029773-2022
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
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
£666,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£666,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 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
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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

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