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title: "Provision of a 200mm Spectroscopic Ellipsometer"
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# Provision of a 200mm Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94655a43-18cf-47bf-a0ea-b0cf9addc7cb

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the award process for the tender titled "Provision of a 200mm Spectroscopic Ellipsometer" in the industry category of Measuring Instruments. The procurement stage was an Open procedure (above threshold). The tender had a contract value of £258,830 and was located in Southampton, England. The tender period ended on 15th August 2023, and the contract period is from 2nd October 2023 to 1st June 2026.

This procurement opportunity to purchase a Spectroscopic Ellipsometer provides a chance for businesses in the Measuring Instruments sector to engage with the University of Southampton. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in handling 200mm wafers and experience in Spectroscopic Ellipsometery are well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract. With a focus on measurement speed and sample flexibility, businesses can capitalise on this opportunity for growth and partnership.

## Notice

The SNC (Southampton nanofabrication Centre) wants to purchase a Spectroscopic Ellipsometer capable of handling 200mm wafers. Spectroscopic Ellipsometery is an essential characterisation technique for the facility and is used daily to rapidly qualify the majority of all lithographic, deposition and etch processing. Throughput, measurement speed, and sample flexibility are important factors to this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922690be-efe4-44bc-a6d4-fa1604bde0be |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £258,830 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £258,830 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922690be-efe4-44bc-a6d4-fa1604bde0be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922690be-efe4-44bc-a6d4-fa1604bde0be
  4th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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