Award

Purchase of Dielectric Deposition Systems

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

28 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, successfully awarded a contract for the "Purchase of Dielectric Deposition Systems" to Moorfield Nanotechnology Limited on the 9th of June 2025. This contract, procured through an open procedure, focuses on supplying, delivering, and installing two dielectric deposition systems that facilitate the deposition of high-quality dielectric layers. The award, tagged under the education industry category, saw Moorfield Nanotechnology Limited, based in Cheshire, become the supplier for the Magnetron Sputter PVD System. This procurement stage was advanced to the award and contract phase, and the total contract value is £117,838.40. The procurement process, conducted electronically, drew interest from diverse bidders including SMEs and foreign entities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in nanotechnology and deposition systems to engage with Heriot-Watt University, a reputed education provider known for its research excellence. Companies offering advanced technical solutions in physical vapour deposition would benefit from the exposure and partnership this contract entails. Additionally, the technical and commercial evaluation criteria point to a business growth opportunity for suppliers who can meet high-quality standards while offering competitive pricing. Such tenders are especially advantageous for SMEs aiming to expand their reach by participating in public procurement processes aligned with the Global Procurement Agreement (GPA).

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Notice Title

Purchase of Dielectric Deposition Systems

Notice Description

Heriot-Watt University is seeking contractor(s) to supply, deliver and install two dielectric deposition systems capable of depositing a range of high-quality dielectric layers

Lot Information

Magnetron Sputter PVD System

Heriot-Watt University wishes to purchase within this lot a system which can perform deposition of dielectric thin films based on magnetron sputtering physical vapour deposition (PVD) technology

PECVD System

Heriot-Watt University wishes to purchase within this lot a system which can perform deposition of dielectric thin films based on plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) technology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791878
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533676
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

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

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


CPV Codes

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

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
£117,838 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, 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 1314513704

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

MOORFIELD NANOTECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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