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title: "Small-scale Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) System"
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# Small-scale Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ff9695e-576a-4025-bda7-9bfffb32eeed

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking bids for a Small-scale Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) System aimed at the growth of III-V materials, in collaboration with the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. The tender, published on 13 June 2017, falls under the category of electronic equipment and holds a budget of £500,000. The procurement process is open and has an end date for submissions set on 10 July 2017. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2018 and conclude on 2 February 2018, with delivery anticipated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant chance for SMEs specialising in electronic equipment and advanced manufacturing technologies to expand their market footprint. Given the academic and research-oriented nature of the project, businesses with expertise in molecular beam epitaxy systems, semiconductor technologies, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those capable of delivering innovative laser lithography solutions within MBE reactors.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering for a Small-scale Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) system for the growth of III-V materials. The purchase is funded by a research grant from EPSRC (UK) which seeks to perform in-situ laser lithography inside a MBE reactor. Additional information: All tender documents, correspondence & tender returns must be obtained & conducted through the In-tend site referred to above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdea6d63-78cc-4025-b7df-37efa8b1a3ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2017 - 27 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DR. EBERL MBE-KOMPONENTEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdea6d63-78cc-4025-b7df-37efa8b1a3ce
- 13 Jun 2017 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead1ae78-859a-4d84-baf5-f9ddcbff7970

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdea6d63-78cc-4025-b7df-37efa8b1a3ce
  3rd August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead1ae78-859a-4d84-baf5-f9ddcbff7970
  13th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home

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