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title: "Procurement of an Atomic Layer Deposition System"
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# Procurement of an Atomic Layer Deposition System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cdfa5ba-1703-4714-95f3-e75e43208c7c

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has successfully completed a public procurement process for an Atomic Layer Deposition System, aimed at enhancing capabilities within its Quantum Engineering Technology Labs. The contract, valued at £51,712, was awarded to SPS Ltd. on 21 December 2020, following a limited competitive quotation procurement method. This process is classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical and precision equipment and relates to the goods category. The contract period commenced on 21 December 2020 and will conclude on 21 March 2022. This procurement was notably located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in photonics and precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process. The developments within QETLabs could lead to future partnerships or contracts for businesses looking to engage with cutting-edge research in quantum technology.

## Notice

The Quantum Engineering Technology Labs (QETLabs) at the University of Bristol is a global centre for excellence in quantum optics. QETLabs have invested heavily in the University of Bristol Cleanroom Facility to enable fabrication and characterization of a range of photonic devices. An Atomic Layer Deposition System will provide additional functionality and open new opportunities for research within QETLabs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6d2fe8-9c9e-40fb-b0f7-578b43dc2569 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 21 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,712 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,712 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 17:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6d2fe8-9c9e-40fb-b0f7-578b43dc2569

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6d2fe8-9c9e-40fb-b0f7-578b43dc2569
  8th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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