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School of Physics and Astronomy: Vacuum Deposition System

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

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24 Sep 2018 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is currently engaged in procuring a Vacuum Deposition System for its School of Physics and Astronomy, specifically for the Soft Matter Photonics Group. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a procurement method classified as a limited award procedure, indicating no prior publication of a call for competition. The tender was awarded to Angstrom Engineering Inc., with the contract valued at 258,000 USD, signed on 19 September 2018. The delivery location for this equipment is St Andrews, UK, and as of the latest update on 24 September 2018, this procurement process has reached the award stage.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-technology equipment and engineering solutions, particularly those well-versed in vacuum deposition systems. Companies with expertise in creating compatible systems that meet the specific requirements of educational institutions, especially within the realm of physics and astronomy, would be ideally positioned to engage in similar future tenders. This procurement highlights a growing demand for specialised scientific equipment, creating avenues for suppliers to expand their market reach within the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School of Physics and Astronomy: Vacuum Deposition System

Notice Description

Vacuum Depsition System for use in School of Physics and Astronomy, Soft Matter Photonics Group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Physics and Astronomy is seeking to enhance its reseach activity through the acquisition of a Vacuum Deposition System. The system (EvoVac Base System) comprises: Frame and Baseplate Vacuum Chamber System Control Mask Parking Cassette Cryogenic Pumping Thermal Evaopartion Vacuum Deposition Furnace Controls and Sensors. Alltenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our e-Tendering System (In-Tend). Further information may be found at our tender web site at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews.

Procurement Information

Installation of equipment other than offered by the supplier detailed would have different technical characteristics to that already in use, and as such would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance and have a dterimental impact on ongoing research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000558362
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332285
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£258,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Contact Name
Adrian Wood
Contact Email
procurement@st-andrews.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1334462523

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ANDREWS
Postcode
KY16 9LB
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
St Andrews
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGSTROM ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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