Award

Electron Beam Lithography System Service

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Exeter for the Electron Beam Lithography System Service has reached the award stage, with Nanobeam Limited securing the contract. Classified under laboratory services, this procurement falls within a sub-central government authority and addresses service provisions related to machine fault tolerance, warranty extensions, and operational support across the UK region. The contract, valued at £99,600, commenced on 12 August 2025 and is set to culminate on 11 August 2026. The method used was direct procurement below threshold without competition, highlighting the University's proactive approach to securing specialised services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those capable of providing rapid response and onsite support. Companies offering innovative solutions to minimise machine downtime and operational disruptions are well-suited to compete in this market. Nanobeam Limited's successful bid underscores the competitive advantage for large enterprises that can deliver swift service responses and warranty support. As such, businesses with expertise in technical servicing and machine maintenance can strategically position themselves for similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Electron Beam Lithography System Service

Notice Description

Labour including all onsite visits. 1. Contract coverage: Machine fault downtime less than 12% of the year and averaging in 3 years. Extend the warranty by two days for one day over the target. Installation and operation conditions in document "Installation Requirements". Warranty excludes damages from incorrect operations or conditions. However, the warrant will include. recover work from power cuts twice per year. minor damages due to users' operation mistakes. Service and support: Response to service requests within 24 hours. Onsite services only conducted when jobs cannot be done remotely.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027792-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NANOBEAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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