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title: "GB-Bath: Thermal Evaporator"
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# GB-Bath: Thermal Evaporator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afe726cf-d64f-4797-9f0b-d299f1a5dfc4

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## Summary

The University of Bath is conducting an open procurement process for a thermal evaporator, with the contract valued between £25,000 and £50,000. This equipment will facilitate the deposition of various metals and is crucial for the development of opto-electronic materials, including devices such as transistors and solar cells. The tender was published on 15th January 2021, and submissions must be received by 22nd January 2021. The delivery is expected to take place in Bath, located in the South West of the United Kingdom, with the contract period set to commence on 27th January 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enter the market, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing or supplying machinery for the heat treatment of materials. Companies that can meet the technical specifications and provide reliable, innovative solutions may find this tender beneficial for expanding their business portfolio while contributing to advancements in opto-electronic technology.

## Notice

The University of Bath require a thermal evaporator for the deposition of metals such as Cr, Au, Ag, Pd, and Al. It will be used primarily to form metallic contacts to opto-electronic materials to form devices such as transistors, solar cells, light-emitting diodes, capacitors, MEMs, etc. 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/ea353799-f8ff-4ce0-910a-7570931b1900 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42940000 - Machinery for the heat treatment of materials

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea353799-f8ff-4ce0-910a-7570931b1900

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea353799-f8ff-4ce0-910a-7570931b1900
  15th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-Thermal-Evaporator/2VM62NQQY3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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