Tender

Thin Film Deposition System

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

06 Dec 2024 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, under the physics and astronomy department, has issued an open tender for the procurement of a Thin Film Deposition System. This equipment falls under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments (excluding glasses) and has a budget of £170,800. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set at 12:00 GMT on 14 January 2025. The system must be capable of depositing a wide array of materials, including metals, semiconductors, and dielectrics, and should include features such as reactive ion sputtering with nitrogen and/or oxygen gases. The contract, which may be renewed for two additional 12-month periods depending on funding, is part of the University's efforts to enhance its research capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in thin film deposition technology and vacuum systems. Companies involved in the design and manufacture of precision instrumentation, as well as those offering integrated, computer-controlled systems, will find this tender particularly lucrative. Furthermore, the requirement for high throughput and reactive ion sputtering capabilities indicates a high level of technical sophistication, thus making it ideal for businesses that deliver cutting-edge, high-performance scientific equipment. Participating in this tender can provide a substantial growth opportunity by enabling the winning bidder to establish a partnership with a leading educational and research institution.

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Notice Title

Thin Film Deposition System

Notice Description

The physics and astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a thin film deposition system, capable of depositing a wide array of materials, including, metals, semiconductors and dielectrics. The system should have a robust stainless steel chamber, high throughput vacuum system and be computer controlled. The system should also have the capability to perform reactive ion sputtering using nitrogen and/or oxygen gases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The physics and astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a thin film deposition system, capable of depositing a wide array of materials, including, metals, semiconductors and dielectrics. The system should have a robust stainless steel chamber, high throughput vacuum system and be computer controlled. The system should also have the capability to perform reactive ion sputtering using nitrogen and/or oxygen gases.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by two further 12-month periods to account for any potential longer-term service contracts, however, this is subject to available funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c301
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039425-2024
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
£170,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Megan Brine
Contact Email
m.brine@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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