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Nanolithography Tool

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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13 Nov 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process for a "Nanolithography Tool," specifically designed for nanometre scale direct writing lithography. This procurement took place under the goods category, reflecting its focus within the education sector. The award was classified as a limited procurement method, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the technical uniqueness of the tool, which is only available from Heidelberg Instruments Nano - SwissLitho AG. The contract, valued at £351,600, was signed on 14th October 2019, and the delivery location is at the Scottish Microelectronics Centre within the university's premises in Edinburgh, UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth in the field of advanced manufacturing and technology. Businesses specialising in high-precision instruments, especially those related to nanotechnology and microfabrication, may find this contract particularly relevant. The specificity of the tool and the limited competitive process suggest that companies with experience in similar technologies and a focus on innovation in scientific equipment will be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nanolithography Tool

Notice Description

Nanometre scale direct write lithography tool.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The tool provides direct write lithography using a heated Atomic Force Microscopy cantilever tip to perform lithography and imaging on a nanometre scale on substrates up to 100mm diameter and 2cm thick.

Procurement Information

The processes were developed by IBM Zurich and licenced to SwissLitho. As such, no other tool is available using the same technology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000604326
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372255
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£351,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20196 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.eardley@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEIDELBERG INSTRUMENTS NANO - SWISSLITHO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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