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title: "UKRI-4058 Supply and install of the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project"
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# UKRI-4058 Supply and install of the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aedfdd5-3d82-4978-b6c8-f9c2355611f4

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "UKRI-4058 Supply and install of the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project." This contract, classified under the dry-etching equipment industry category, involves the supply and installation work to be conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process employed was an open procedure, culminating in contract awarding on 20th December 2024, with the contract period starting on 23rd December 2024 and ending on 20th November 2025. The total value of the awarded contract is £986,670 GBP, with the winning supplier being SPTS Technologies LTD, a large-scale organisation based in Newport.

This procurement opportunity, while now awarded, highlights the potential for growth in the provision of specialised equipment and services within the scientific research sector. Businesses specialising in manufacturing and installation of scientific and industrial tools, especially those experienced with sophisticated dry-etching technology, could find opportunities in similar tenders. Although this specific tender indicated it was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it signals active procurement in high-tech equipment sectors where large-scale companies can capture significant contracts.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the Supply and install the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ccce7c-9066-4be7-b9ab-6985f9ff4b59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 20 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £986,670 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £986,670 |
| 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 & 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPTS TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22520000 - Dry-etching equipment

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ccce7c-9066-4be7-b9ab-6985f9ff4b59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ccce7c-9066-4be7-b9ab-6985f9ff4b59
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=911864651
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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