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title: "White light scan interferometer"
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# White light scan interferometer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38350a79-da2b-455c-b7cb-dc0a359ef877

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation has recently concluded a procurement process for a white light scan interferometer, a specialised piece of laboratory equipment worth £200,000, within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment sector. The tender was conducted under an open procurement method, with the tender period officially closing on 12 December 2019. The contract period for the awarded supplier, Lambda Photometrics Ltd, spans from 13 December 2019 to 31 March 2020, and the primary delivery locations specified include the United Kingdom and other British territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of precision laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities related to semiconductor processing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-placed to compete, given the suitability noted in the procurement details. Companies specialising in advanced optical technologies and precision instruments may particularly benefit from this contract's growth potential in a highly specialised market.

## Notice

STFC BID ITAC require a new benchtop profiler sittings on its own integrated bench. It is a white lightinterferometer microscope for sample surface inspection and measurement based in the ITAC MNT R1 cleanroom facilities specialised in semiconductor processing and characterisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49913004-f706-4a38-9cf6-f39bac1aa751 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2020 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49913004-f706-4a38-9cf6-f39bac1aa751

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49913004-f706-4a38-9cf6-f39bac1aa751
  17th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=464078890
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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