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title: "Purchase of Spin Rinse Drier (SRD) Units"
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# Purchase of Spin Rinse Drier (SRD) Units

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a8753d6-3da0-46c0-9981-f6d6785bbdce

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for the purchase of Spin Rinse Drier (SRD) units. The tender, titled "Purchase of Spin Rinse Drier (SRD) Units" and classified under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (CPV: 38000000), pertains to the processing of 150mm and 200mm SEMI standard wafers. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation (below threshold) and the value of the contract is £80,212. The completion of the tender process was on 10th January 2025, and the contract period is set from 26th February 2025 to 20th May 2026. The delivery location for the units is the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-performance wafer processing tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly advantageous, as the procurement process was designed to be SME-inclusive. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and delivering high-quality scientific instruments can leverage this opportunity to build a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Southampton, thereby enhancing their market reputation and growth potential within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The University of Southampton are seeking to procure spin rinse dry units with the capability to process 150mm and 200mm SEMI standard wafers using A182-60MU and A192-81M cassettes. We require a metal/non-metal split to avoid cross contamination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164ae668-2318-4568-84c0-24613c6c2156 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2025 - 20 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,212 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,212 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SITEK PROCESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments
- 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38600000 - Optical instruments
- 38700000 - Time registers and the like; parking meters
- 38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164ae668-2318-4568-84c0-24613c6c2156

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164ae668-2318-4568-84c0-24613c6c2156
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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