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title: "Supply and Installation of a Chemical Mechanical Polishing System"
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# Supply and Installation of a Chemical Mechanical Polishing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c30d4ba2-d0f6-42c6-a90b-f4f41413bcae

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is undertaking a procurement process for the "Supply and Installation of a Chemical Mechanical Polishing System" aimed at facilitating advanced research at the Zepler Institute. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and the contract has a total value of £120,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 8th April 2020, and the contract period running from 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021. The delivery is expected in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and precision engineering, to engage with a prestigious academic institution. Companies that excel in the production and installation of advanced technological systems, especially those registered as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on innovation and research capabilities may favour businesses that demonstrate advanced technical expertise and a strong support structure for ongoing academic collaboration.

## Notice

The Zepler Institute (ZI), University of Southampton, plans to purchase a Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) system for use in state of the art wafer scale fabrication research. The tool is intended to perform Back-end-of-line wafer fabrication processes and research including the fabrication of interconnects, through Silicon Vias, wafer scale packaging and post CMOS 3D integration as well as device fabrication using III/V materials. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend (https://intendhost.co.uk/ universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with potential suppliers and/or tenderers (as appropriate). All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Potential tenderers are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the University, including the submission of Selection Stage and/or Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the potential supplier/tenderer. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the procurement documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Potential tenderers are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant documents via In-Tend. Further instructions for the submission of responses are below: To submit your return: 1. Log in 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the 'My Tender Return' panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red 'Submit Return' button. Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procurement, all communications with the University must be made via the correspondence function within In-Tend. Publication of Award Details: In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a response, potential tenderers are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Costs and Expenses: Potential suppliers/tenderers are solely responsible for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of responses and participation in this and all future stages of this procurement. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs or expenses borne by potential tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981b426f-54df-4ebb-88f3-052e690a820a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2020 - 13 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,402 |
| 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 | LOGITECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2020 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981b426f-54df-4ebb-88f3-052e690a820a
- 25 Mar 2020 at 17:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabd7a8a-c392-4c3d-a8f9-0b916ce70ac7
- 25 Mar 2020 at 17:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabd7a8a-c392-4c3d-a8f9-0b916ce70ac7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981b426f-54df-4ebb-88f3-052e690a820a
  25th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabd7a8a-c392-4c3d-a8f9-0b916ce70ac7
  27th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://intendhost.co.uk/

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