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Sputter thin film metal deposition tool

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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18 Oct 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process for a "Sputter thin film metal deposition tool" in the goods category. The tender was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The tool will support the transfer of a senior academic researcher and his team, involving the purchase of the same tool used at their previous institution. The contract, valued at USD 456,450.0, was signed on June 23, 2022.

This procurement process led to an active contract between The University of Edinburgh and Angstrom Engineering Inc. The opportunity for business growth lies in providing goods related to sputter deposition systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in magnetron technology applications could find this tender particularly suitable. The contract reflects a strategic investment by the University to support cutting-edge research activities, creating avenues for businesses to contribute to academic advancements in surface metal deposition technology.

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Notice Title

Sputter thin film metal deposition tool

Notice Description

Sputter deposition system utilizing magnetron technology.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a sputter surface metal deposition tool.

Procurement Information

The tool will facilitate the transfer of a senior academic researcher and his team from The University of Southampton to The University of Edinburgh. The research group have invested multiple man-years worth of effort along with a budget of over GBP500k in facilities access (cleanroom time) and materials for developing their processes. To ensure consistency of the research, the same tool is required as was used in their previous institution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000710505
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461952
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31710000 - Electronic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£456,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20223 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Helen Zheng
Contact Email
zzheng33@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316514576

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

ANGSTROM ENGINEERING

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