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title: "Microfabrication Suite"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK"
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# Microfabrication Suite

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7387d9ab-2d5e-4856-a6b6-1d50dbc5328e

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## Summary

The University of Warwick is seeking suppliers for a "Microfabrication Suite" through an open procurement process. This contract is classified under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Suppliers are invited to submit bids for various lots, which include specific requirements for items such as a Mask Aligner, Spin Coater, and Plasma Cleaner. The tender submission deadline is on 14th June 2019, and the potential contract period will commence on 1st August 2019, lasting until 31st July 2020. The delivery location for successful bids will be within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specifications for the various lots. Companies involved in manufacturing and supplying technical instruments, as well as those focused on innovation in microfabrication technologies, would be suitable competitors for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can enhance visibility and establish long-term relations within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a microfabrication suite which will enable early career researchers to create micro devices, including microfluidic devices, sensors and actuators, energy harvesting devices, structured interfaces, by structuring/interfacing functional materials on a range of substrate (using e.g. lift-off). This tender has been divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - 1 x Mask Aligner Lot 2 - 1 x Spin coater + 1 Vacuum pump Lot 3 - 1 x Plasma cleaner/bonder + 1 high vacuum pump Lot 4 - 1 x Hot plate Lot 5 - 1 x Oven Lot 6 - 1 x Dessicator Lot 7 - 1 x Air Compressor Suppliers may bid on one, or more, of the lots. Within your response, please clearly label paperwork and pricing schedules with the relevant lot number. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5514e91a-8dfa-474f-b508-45d37c8c0e1a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (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

- 28 May 2019 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5514e91a-8dfa-474f-b508-45d37c8c0e1a
- 24 May 2019 at 14:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5514e91a-8dfa-474f-b508-45d37c8c0e1a
- 24 May 2019 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5514e91a-8dfa-474f-b508-45d37c8c0e1a
- 20 May 2019 at 07:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5514e91a-8dfa-474f-b508-45d37c8c0e1a
- 20 May 2019 at 07:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5514e91a-8dfa-474f-b508-45d37c8c0e1a
- 15 May 2019 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5514e91a-8dfa-474f-b508-45d37c8c0e1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5514e91a-8dfa-474f-b508-45d37c8c0e1a
  28th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

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