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title: "GB-Leicester: LUV00950 Plasma Etcher"
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# GB-Leicester: LUV00950 Plasma Etcher

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99026652-0b5b-4089-ac8b-e5515ea1b7c8

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is the contracting authority for the procurement of a Plasma Etcher, titled "GB-Leicester: LUV00950 Plasma Etcher", to support their Space Research Centre. This procurement falls under the industry category of measuring and control equipment and was awarded following an open procedure. The tender process concluded on 9th September 2020, with the contract period commencing on 10th September 2020 and set to end on 31st December 2020. The contract value is £31,655, and it specifically aims to cater to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs interested in high-tech equipment, particularly those with expertise in thin film and photoresist processes. Businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying measurement and control equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) may further enhance competitiveness and innovation among potential bidders, fostering business growth in this sector.

## Notice

The Space Research Centre at the University of Leicester has awarded a contract for one etcher system for thin film and photoresist processes, and ideally reactive ion etching processes. The contract is partly funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f393840b-af91-4d20-9938-0c946c3d0d42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,655 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,655 |
| 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 LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSETO (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2020 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f393840b-af91-4d20-9938-0c946c3d0d42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f393840b-af91-4d20-9938-0c946c3d0d42
  10th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=524946725
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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