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# 2419/DM - Thin Film Deposition System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f46ad14-1394-4fe3-9a3a-6f9e3fa128c7

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the provision of a Thin Film Deposition System as part of its initiative with the Sir Henry Royce Institute for Materials. This procurement falls within the industry category of electrical equipment and apparatus, with an estimated contract value of £375,000. The tender period concluded on 28 January 2020, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 December 2020, running until 18 December 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows various bidders the opportunity to participate.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of high-technology materials and equipment, particularly those focusing on electrical apparatus. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing thin film technology, nanocomposite materials, or related electro-ceramic solutions would be well-positioned to compete. This contract could support business growth by enabling companies to contribute to cutting-edge materials research and development, ultimately expanding their market reach within the academic and industrial sectors.

## Notice

As part of the Sir Henry Royce Institute (SHRI) for Materials, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Sheffield wishes to open tender for a thin film deposition system. The primary function of the system will be to allow the exploration of new materials as either homogeneous single layer films or multilayer stacks. Film thicknesses should be controllable to monolayer levels, such that the system can be used to fabricate ultra-thin films. Initially the system will be targeted at the exploration of high entropy metal alloys, amorphous/crystalline "nanocomposite" metallic coatings for wear and corrosion protection, magnetic thin films and multilayers, and electro-ceramic materials, however we anticipate the system's reach may extend as we make access available to external users through the SHRI. Additional information: All tender documents, clarification questions & tender returns must be managed through the In-tend site via the link shown above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cfe782-cac3-43b5-953a-3550ff0bd382 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | PREVAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

## Release History

- 29 May 2020 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cfe782-cac3-43b5-953a-3550ff0bd382
- 24 Dec 2019 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8a827c-8bc3-456c-bf4b-4e5551b1f66a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cfe782-cac3-43b5-953a-3550ff0bd382
  29th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8a827c-8bc3-456c-bf4b-4e5551b1f66a
  24th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend e-tendering portal

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