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title: "GB-Leicester: LUV00950 Plasma Etcher"
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# GB-Leicester: LUV00950 Plasma Etcher

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dd57c39-40e0-4d89-b628-2a003f8c9d7e

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is inviting tenders for the procurement of a Plasma Etcher system under the title "GB-Leicester: LUV00950 Plasma Etcher". This procurement falls under the category of measuring and control equipment and is primarily located in the East Midlands, UK. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 1 July 2020, and the eventual contract period is scheduled to commence on 31 July 2020 and conclude by 31 December 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. The process is being conducted through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the provision of scientific equipment or related services. Companies with expertise in thin film and photoresist processing technologies, particularly those experienced in reactive ion etching, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract is partly funded by a European Regional Development Fund grant, highlighting the potential for businesses that align with EU-funded projects to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Space Research Centre at the University of Leicester is seeking to procure one etcher system for thin film and photoresist processes, and ideally reactive ion etching processes. The contract is partly funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award. 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/87865512-3159-46f6-a3e0-65a0d7842a4b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2020 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87865512-3159-46f6-a3e0-65a0d7842a4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87865512-3159-46f6-a3e0-65a0d7842a4b
  11th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leicester:-LUV00950-Plasma-Etcher/UN9K83299R
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