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title: "Provision of a 200mm Spectroscopic Ellipsometer"
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# Provision of a 200mm Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d36a8a7-89eb-400c-8e05-b312c949d082

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure a Spectroscopic Ellipsometer for the SNC (Southampton Nanofabrication Centre). The procurement method being used is the Open procedure. The contract period is planned for one year and six months, with an estimated value of £250,000.00 excluding VAT. The tender deadline for submission is set for 15th August 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 28th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of measuring instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability specified for them. The University of Southampton, as the buying organisation, is located in Southampton, England. The goods category for this procurement is 'Measuring instruments', aligning with businesses in that industry sector.

## Notice

The SNC (Southampton Nanofabrication Centre) wants to purchase a Spectroscopic Ellipsometer capable of handling 200mm wafers. Spectroscopic Ellipsometery is an essential characterisation technique for the facility and is used daily to rapidly qualify the majority of all lithographic, deposition, and etch processing. Throughput, measurement speed, and sample flexibility are important factors to this procurement. Procurement Process: The University is conducting this procurement using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the goods described in the Specification. Contract Period: The University proposes to enter into a Contract for one year and six months - this will be the maximum contract period. This will comprise of an initial contract period of six months for the provision of the equipment with an additional twelve months warranty period for support and maintenance. The contract will be effective on signing. The term of the warranty of twelve months will run from the date of acceptance of the equipment. Contract Value: The estimated value of the contract is PS250,000.00 excluding VAT. This value includes all related components, services and maintenance for the contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41681d9b-589c-45e9-a455-c9523e7d977b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2023 - 27 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2023 at 08:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41681d9b-589c-45e9-a455-c9523e7d977b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41681d9b-589c-45e9-a455-c9523e7d977b
  14th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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