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Supply of one off Reactive Ion Etcher (RIE) and/or a one off Inductively Coupled Plasma Reactive Ion Etcher (ICPRIE) in two lots.

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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26 Sep 2023 at 16:00

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29 Nov 2022 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed a tender process for the supply of one off Reactive Ion Etcher (RIE) and/or Inductively Coupled Plasma Reactive Ion Etcher (ICPRIE) in two lots. This procurement falls under the goods category and involves the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Sheffield. The contract period is set to start on October 2, 2023, and end on July 15, 2024. The awarded supplier for lot 1 is Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd.

This procurement opportunity offers businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry a chance to supply specific machinery to the University of Sheffield. Businesses dealing with industrial machinery and located in regions covered by the contract should consider bidding. The University of Sheffield's established presence in the education sector and the specific requirements outlined make this tender suitable for companies with expertise in precision equipment manufacturing and delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of one off Reactive Ion Etcher (RIE) and/or a one off Inductively Coupled Plasma Reactive Ion Etcher (ICPRIE) in two lots.

Notice Description

The Device Fabrication Small Research Facility (SRF) currently has one reactive ion etcher (RIE) and two inductively coupled plasma reactive ion etchers (ICPRIE), serving a wide range of research and industrial customers from across the University and nationally. The SRF is capable of manufacturing Semiconductor devices via a range of standard processes, working alongside our Epitaxy facility growing advanced semiconductor materials. Our research portfolio in these areas is in excess of PS50million. The RIE and ICP equipment is fundamental to device fabrication, and we are planning to expand our capacity to meet increasing demand and to improve customer service. Quotations are required for 1 off of each RIE and ICP, in two separate lots, with the specifications detailed within the tender document. The likelihood is that only one item will be purchased, hence the title of this exercise being on an and/or basis

Lot Information

Lot 1

Quotations are required for 1 off of each RIE and ICP, in two separate lots, with the specifications detailed within the tender document. At present the likelihood is that only one item will be purchased, hence the title of this exercise being on an and/or basis. Suppliers should include all costs associated with a 'turn key' solution, i.e., supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, process verification and training, including all import duties, etc. Where possible training for technical staff in preventative maintenance operations should be included. Suppliers should consider adding value to their quotations, e.g. through extended warranties and service contracts

Options: As described within the tender documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038941
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028404-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

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

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£865,400 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2023 - 15 Jul 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd.

Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd. (T/A Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology)

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