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title: "Provision of Two E-Beam Physical Vapour Deposition Coaters"
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published: "2022-12-06"
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# Provision of Two E-Beam Physical Vapour Deposition Coaters

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa7cf7cb-2dde-41c5-b1c5-a2abc8e4a401

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a planning stage tender for the provision of Two E-Beam Physical Vapour Deposition Coaters in Aldermaston, England. The tender falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments and has an engagement end date of 16th December 2022.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment to design, manufacture, deliver, install, and provide through-life maintenance for the coaters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this tender, which seeks compliance with technical requirements specified by AWE Plc.

## Notice

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN RFI ONLY* AWE Plc (Atomic Weapons Establishment) is seeking to purchase two e-beam physical vapour deposition coaters. The successful bidder will be required to design and manufacture the coaters in adherence to technical requirements set out by AWE. The bidder will also be required to deliver and install the coaters and provide through-life maintenance. Additional information: Please see attached zip file for opportunity and RFI Template

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8328ed5-2a78-42f3-b51f-8ad95fba88bd |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ALDERMASTON |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2022 at 15:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8328ed5-2a78-42f3-b51f-8ad95fba88bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8328ed5-2a78-42f3-b51f-8ad95fba88bd
  6th December 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0937f89c-0b05-410d-9e30-8887abdb1a7d
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