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title: "Procurement of an Atomic Layer Deposition Tool for thin-film Photovoltaic Devices"
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# Procurement of an Atomic Layer Deposition Tool for thin-film Photovoltaic Devices

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f5ebb7d-f4db-4c2b-a307-c1f1759a23d6

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process titled "Procurement of an Atomic Layer Deposition Tool for thin-film Photovoltaic Devices," which came under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure for goods, with a contract value of £155,000. The contract period commenced on 7th June 2021 and is set to end on 30th November 2022. The delivery location for the tool is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender period concluded on 16th April 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced scientific equipment and related technologies. Companies that manufacture atomic layer deposition tools or have experience in providing precision laboratory equipment would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant sectors may find this contract offers a chance for growth and collaboration within the industry, further enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

The aim of the project is to establish scalable solution processing of active materials in inorganic thin-film solar cells. The work programme tackles the processing of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 and CuIn(S,Se)2 absorbers as well as buffer layers requires for charge extraction under solar irradiation. The Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) tool is pivotal in the engineering of the interface between absorber and buffer layers. The tool enables constructing the absorber/buffer junction atom by atom. This is key towards maximising the output voltage of the devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b20d176-093b-4af7-a9a5-33a62328bd59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,000 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENEQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b20d176-093b-4af7-a9a5-33a62328bd59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b20d176-093b-4af7-a9a5-33a62328bd59
  8th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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