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Supply and commissioning of an Atomic Layer Deposition Coating System

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

11 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow is actively pursuing a contract for the supply and commissioning of an Atomic Layer Deposition Coating System. The project, part of the Institute of Photonics' efforts to bolster its cleanroom micro-fabrication facility, falls under the education sector and is funded by the Wolfson Foundation to enhance neuro-technology research. This tender is classified under the goods category and follows an open procurement method, with a submission deadline of 16th July 2025. The contract is valued at £250,000 and is set to commence awarding the same day as the submission closing. Located at the University's Technology and Innovation Centre, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage and aims to attract suppliers worldwide, covered by the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and scientific research equipment. Companies with a track record of providing high-quality deposition systems and capable of delivering electronic submissions are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract offers a path to collaborate with a leading academic institution, potentially leading to further engagements. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions in thin-film technology and deposition systems could gain significant growth by fulfilling the University’s stringent requirements for an advanced coating system, thus establishing a foothold in the educational research domain. The demand for maintaining robust insurance and a solid financial background underpins the University's commitment to fostering reliable and efficient business partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and commissioning of an Atomic Layer Deposition Coating System

Notice Description

This Notice relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the University of Strathclyde's (Contracting Authority) Institute of Photonics department. The Contracting Authority envisions a single supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an Atomic Layer Deposition Coating system at a University of Strathclyde Lab facility, located in the Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) specified cleanroom. The equipment is grant funded by the Wolfson Foundation to advance scientific investigation in neuro-technology.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Institute of Photonics is seeking to complement their cleanroom micro-fabrication facility equipment with an Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system. It is envisioned that the equipment will form atomic-scale precision deposition of oxide materials that will include but not be limited to: 1 Hafnium Oxide (HfO2) 2 Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) The equipment will be used to to advance scientific investigation in neuro-technology and operated by PhD students, Postdoctoral Research Associates and Technicians within the Institute of Photonics. The Contracting Authority anticipates that the contract will be for a duration of twenty (24) months. The Contracting Authority requires a supplier that can fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: 1 Thermally activated monolayer oxide deposition 2 HfO2 and SiO2 oxides deposition with added capability for Titania (TiO2) and Alumina (AlO3) 3 Capability to expand the range of deposited material 4 High variety of film stacking capability 5 Highly conformal and uniform deposition including in recesses 6 The capability for system update to future-proof the system usage Please refer to the full list of requirements and tender documentation available via PCST.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792918
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546714
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

31712100 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£239,613 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Dec 20258 months 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 Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENTECH Instruments GmbH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525705
    Supply and commissioning of an Atomic Layer Deposition Coating System - An Atomic Layer Deposition system is sought after to encapsulate semiconductor active devices such as (but not limited to) Gallium Nitride and Silicon. The ideal system will be deployed for academic research and located within a cleanroom micro-fabrication facility.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532557
    Supply and commissioning of an Atomic Layer Deposition Coating System - This Notice relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the University of Strathclyde's (Contracting Authority) Institute of Photonics department. The Contracting Authority envisions a single supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an Atomic Layer Deposition Coating system at a University of Strathclyde Lab facility, located in the Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) specified cleanroom. The equipment is grant funded by the Wolfson Foundation to advance scientific investigation in neuro-technology.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546714
    Supply and commissioning of an Atomic Layer Deposition Coating System - This Notice relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the University of Strathclyde's (Contracting Authority) Institute of Photonics department. The Contracting Authority envisions a single supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an Atomic Layer Deposition Coating system at a University of Strathclyde Lab facility, located in the Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) specified cleanroom. The equipment is grant funded by the Wolfson Foundation to advance scientific investigation in neuro-technology.

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