Award

3D Nanolithography System

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Oct 2020 at 00:00

Tender

29 Jul 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement by Heriot-Watt University concerns the supply, delivery, and installation of a complete direct-write 3D nanolithography system, classified under the goods category and related to the education sector. The tender process, which employed an open procurement method, was concluded on 26th October 2020, following a tender period that ended on 4th September 2020. The main location for the delivery is the Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh, where suppliers were required to submit their bids electronically. The award notice details that Nanoscribe GmbH was selected as the successful contractor for this initiative.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in advanced manufacturing, robotics, or educational technology sectors to expand their offerings and explore collaborations with leading educational institutions. Companies with a minimum annual turnover of £850,000 for the last two years and capable of meeting the specified insurance requirements would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on innovative technological solutions may find lucrative avenues for growth and partnership opportunities with the University.

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Notice Title

3D Nanolithography System

Notice Description

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a complete direct-write 3D nanolithography system. The system should consist of all hardware and software necessary for a fully functioning system

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a complete direct-write 3D nanolithography system. The system should consist of all hardware and software necessary for a fully functioning system. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000626771
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398126
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20205 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514446

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NANOSCRIBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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