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UKRI-4058 Supply and install of the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Dec 2024 at 16:05

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23 Sep 2024 at 11:05

Tender

20 Sep 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-4058 Supply and install of the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project," classified under the industry category "Dry-etching equipment" (CPV code 22520000). The contract, with an estimated value of £1,100,000 excluding VAT, involves the supply and installation of the DRIE tool at the ITAC R1 cleanroom, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The procurement used an open procedure and culminated in the award to SPTS Technologies LTD on 20th December 2024, with a contract value of £986,670. The process started with the tender publication on 20th September 2024 and the submission deadline was 25th October 2024.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in high-tech equipment manufacturing. The competitive process, which emphasised Technical/Quality criteria (70%) and Price (30%), indicates a favourable environment for innovative and high-quality solutions. Enterprises, particularly those capable of delivering advanced technical equipment like the DRIE tool, can substantially benefit from such high-value contracts, ensuring growth and enhanced market presence. The emphasis on quality suggests that businesses with robust R&D capabilities and a strong track record in sophisticated equipment supply would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4058 Supply and install of the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the Supply and install the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the Supply and install the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049cb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041465-2024
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

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22520000 - Dry-etching equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£986,670 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7720143639

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPTS TECHNOLOGIES

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