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title: "EPItaxial growth and in-situ analysis of 2-dimensional SEMiconductors Supply installation and maintenance - AWARD"
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# EPItaxial growth and in-situ analysis of 2-dimensional SEMiconductors Supply installation and maintenance - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b20192ea-fda9-495b-a1fd-4a325dffd9c6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The University of Nottingham, which has awarded a contract for the supply, installation, and maintenance of a bespoke ultra-high vacuum (UHV) system for in-situ analysis of semiconductors. The award titled "EPItaxial growth and in-situ analysis of 2-dimensional SEMiconductors Supply installation and maintenance - AWARD" is classified under the CPV category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract valued at £3,200,000 and the installation deadline set for 1st May 2021. The contract period will extend until 30th April 2024, with the procurement process marking its completion on 3rd September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ultra-high vacuum systems, molecular beam epitaxy technologies, and semiconductor fabrication. Companies that have the capacity to supply and implement advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in goods related to the CPV classification, are encouraged to explore similar contracts. Additionally, businesses capable of providing maintenance and commissioning services for such intricate instrumentation would be well-positioned to compete in this market.

## Notice

Supply, installation and maintenance of a EPI2SEM is a bespoke ultra-high vacuum (UHV) cluster with 3 chambers for growth by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), in-situ analysis by electron spectroscopy (NanoESCA) and scanning probe microscopy (SPM) of semiconductors based on III-VI compounds. Installation and commissioning of the equipment to be completed and invoiced by 01/05/2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907844bd-c168-4c33-b05b-6baea3966da3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIENTA OMICRON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2020 at 11:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907844bd-c168-4c33-b05b-6baea3966da3
- 20 Oct 2020 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907844bd-c168-4c33-b05b-6baea3966da3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907844bd-c168-4c33-b05b-6baea3966da3
  5th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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