Notice Information
Notice Title
Supply of laser ablation equipment
Notice Description
SPECIFIC was setup in 2011 with the invaluable goal of bridging the gap from academic research to industrial and commercial application. Perovskite solar cells have shown unprecedented progress in global research in recent years and are viewed as the most promising technology in the next generation of solar modules. They offer a lower cost alternative to traditional high-purity crystalline silicon currently on the market, with the added compatibility with flexible substratesThe Swansea University Bay campus site houses significant perovskite photovoltaic production and characterisation facilities including small scale spin coated to pilot scale roll to roll coating manufacturing capabilities housed within a cleanroom facility. To scale up the perovskite solar cells from small area (~1cm2) to large area modules (> 100cm2) cells are interconnected in series to reduce resistive losses in charge collection. Series connection can be achieved via registration method, mechanical scribing and laser ablation. In the current setup present at SPECIFIC laboratories modules are made using semi-automatic mechanical scribing or via registration method. Mechanical scribing damages the flexible substrate and hence not compatible with roll-to-roll fabrication while registration method leads to significantly lower geometric fill factor. Laser ablation process solves both these issues.The laser ablation system procured under this contract will be a significant upgrade to our existing system. It will be used to precisely control the depth and width of the ablation of perovskite and adjacent layers in the device stack and will be compatible with glass and flexible substrates.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132268 This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_103259 within the appropriate area(WA Ref:132268)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: SPECIFIC
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-kuma6s-132268
- Publication Source
- Sell2Wales
- Latest Notice
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132268
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
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)
42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 8 Jun 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 23 Jun 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Not Specified
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
- Contact Name
- Kath Dunseath
- Contact Email
- Not specified
- Contact Phone
- +44 1792295873
Buyer Location
- Locality
- SWANSEA
- Postcode
- SA2 8PP
- Post Town
- Swansea
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL43 Swansea
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Swansea
- Electoral Ward
- Sketty
- Westminster Constituency
- Swansea West
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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