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title: "GB-Newcastle: T20/0039"
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# GB-Newcastle: T20/0039

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c09b69a-9956-4391-af7f-dd9c59bc95e0

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is currently conducting an open procurement process titled "GB-Newcastle: T20/0039," aimed at acquiring a dual chamber high vacuum thin-film deposition system. This equipment, valued at £500,000, is essential for the university's expanding research in photovoltaics, particularly in thin-film inorganic materials. The tender period is set to conclude on 13 April 2021, with the anticipated contract period starting on 1 October 2021 and lasting until 1 October 2024. The tender is classified under the CPV code 38000000, covering laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and the provision of this system will take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. 

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and optical equipment. Companies that are well-versed in manufacturing or supplying advanced technology for testing and monitoring apparatus would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the focus on providing a flexible and upgradable system, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and adaptability in their offerings may find a competitive edge in this procurement process.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 09 April 2021 for the following reason: Deadline extended by one week.("The university requires a dual chamber high vacuum thin-film deposition system with multiple magnetron sputtering sources, load-lock, and all associated vacuum pumps, system control and monitoring. This equipment will support our expanding research in photovoltaics primarily around thin film inorganic materials. Thin film photovoltaic technology around chalcopyrite, kesterite and other chalcogenide material represents the bulk of the current research. The sputtering system will be used to prepare front and back electrodes, transparent conductive oxides, barrier layers and other optical layers rather than the absorber layer itself. We are looking for maximum flexibility and also an upgradable system. The system will not be located in a clean room.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3667b116-0262-4d32-b799-d8ab60c4e52c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 1 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 15:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3667b116-0262-4d32-b799-d8ab60c4e52c
- 19 Mar 2021 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3667b116-0262-4d32-b799-d8ab60c4e52c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3667b116-0262-4d32-b799-d8ab60c4e52c
  9th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Newcastle:-T20/0039/S77N3NVFS4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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