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title: "905 - Metal Evaporator"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-04-11"
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# 905 - Metal Evaporator

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b943e956-df8b-4290-9ab3-b28a96ec5430

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## Summary

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University is seeking a supplier for a project involving the creation of a III-V semiconductor fabrication facility. The procurement is for a system/tool to deposit metals such as Au, Pt, Ni, and W for photonics and electronic devices. The value of the contract is £400,000 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure above threshold. The tender period ends on 13th May 2024, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. Aston University, located in Birmingham, is the buying organisation for this tender in the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category.

This procurement opportunity presented by Aston University offers a chance for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete for providing the required system/tool. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this tender opportunity. Businesses based in the United Kingdom or internationally can participate, providing an opportunity for growth and collaboration in the semiconductor fabrication industry.

## Notice

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University is creating a III-V semiconductor fabrication facility. At this time, we are seeking a single supplier to provide a system/tool to deposit a range of metals (eg. Au, Pt, Ni, W etc) for photonics and electronic devices. The full project specific requirements and equipment specification can be found within the project question set on Aston University's e-tendering portal ProContract under Section 11 - Project Specific Requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6057052-a35e-4cc5-a7b0-c1720a114f6a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6057052-a35e-4cc5-a7b0-c1720a114f6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6057052-a35e-4cc5-a7b0-c1720a114f6a
  11th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b2a51656-1af8-ee11-812a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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