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title: "(NU/1859) RFQ for the Supply of a Stylus Profiler"
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# (NU/1859) RFQ for the Supply of a Stylus Profiler

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-423445c6-0f20-412e-aafc-1f60beb9f06e

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## Summary

The Newcastle University is looking to procure a Stylus Profiler as part of their semiconductor device fabrication facility located in the class 100/1000 cleanroom at the School of Engineering in England, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "(NU/1859) RFQ for the Supply of a Stylus Profiler", falls under the industry category of Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting and Laboratory, optical and precision equipments. The procurement stage is active, with the tender deadline set for 27th January 2023, and the contract period starting on 3rd February 2023 and ending on 31st March 2023.

This tender from Newcastle University for a Stylus Profiler presents a business opportunity for firms in the electrical machinery and precision equipment industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process. The contract value is £35,000 in GBP, offering potential growth prospects for businesses operating in related sectors seeking to supply high-quality, precision equipment to academic research institutions like Newcastle University.

## Notice

A Stylus Profiler is required to be used as an integrated part of semiconductor device fabrication facility housed in the class 100/1000 cleanroom at the School of Engineering (SoE) at Newcastle University (NU). This fabrication facility includes 25 workstations covering all technological steps from growth and deposition of thin films to chips packaging and testing. Control of surface topography is critically important in all steps of device microfabrication ensuring optimised processing and reproducibility of results. This purchase is being funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Please review the available documentation via the link on the University e-tender portal, and provide a fully detailed response to our requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2fb941e-6299-4455-b5d2-1b9e200343a2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2023 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2fb941e-6299-4455-b5d2-1b9e200343a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2fb941e-6299-4455-b5d2-1b9e200343a2
  13th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=2b1db547-4893-ed11-811c-005056b64545
  Expressions of interest link

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