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title: "Provision and Installation of a 200mm Compact Oxidation Furnace - AWARD"
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# Provision and Installation of a 200mm Compact Oxidation Furnace - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21c37fb4-facb-43b9-b694-d4fc7e3c0b4a

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has recently concluded a public procurement process for the provision and installation of a 200mm compact oxidation furnace, classified under industrial or laboratory furnaces (CPV code 42300000). This open tender was intended to support the Zepler Institute's advanced research initiatives in photonics, quantum technologies, and nanoscience. The procurement was officially awarded on 4th January 2018, with a contract period spanning from 2nd February 2018 to 1st February 2022. The total value of the awarded contract is £154,000, while the minimum contract value was set at £140,000. The project is located in Southampton, South East England, with the finalised tender deadlines having occurred on 12th December 2017.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in sectors related to advanced manufacturing, research equipment, and high-tech laboratory services. Companies skilled in the supply and installation of laboratory hardware, particularly those that have experience with furnace technology or nanofabrication tools, would find themselves well-positioned to participate in such contracts. The open procurement method utilised also indicates a competitive environment, making it essential for firms to showcase their capabilities and innovative solutions effectively during future tender opportunities.

## Notice

The Zepler Institute (ZI) at University of Southampton is a multidisciplinary research centre that brings together the University's expertise in photonics, quantum technologies and nanoscience. The ZI has two main roles; first, to increase the diversity and extent of cross-disciplinary research and the related funding, and secondly, to develop and manage the clean rooms. The Zepler Institute (ZI), University of Southampton has secured funds to purchase a high performance, flexible, 200mm oxidation furnace for use in state of the art nanofabrication research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f861cac6-822e-4708-b6ae-9594ff41fc38 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2018 - 1 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,000 |
| 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 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | U4GLOBAL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2018 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f861cac6-822e-4708-b6ae-9594ff41fc38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f861cac6-822e-4708-b6ae-9594ff41fc38
  28th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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