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title: "Atomic Layer Deposition System"
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buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY"
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# Atomic Layer Deposition System

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c58aec16-b4a6-434f-b062-7876ff665317

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## Summary

Lancaster University is seeking tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of an Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system as part of enhancing the Quantum Technology Centre's cleanroom facilities located in Lancaster, North West England. This open procurement process, which is currently in the tender stage, has a submission deadline of 9th January 2020. The objective is to support advanced cleanroom processes for semiconductor and organic device fabrication, with a contract value estimated at £150,000. Interested suppliers can engage through the university's dedicated e-tendering system.

This procurement presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and cleanroom technologies. Companies with expertise in optical and precision instruments, as well as those experienced in installation and support services for complex scientific equipment, will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buyer expresses a commitment to inclusivity in the procurement process, although the contract will not be awarded to multiple suppliers.

## Notice

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of an Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system. The ALD will be placed in the Quantum Technology Centre (QTC) cleanrooms located in the Physics Department at Lancaster University. It will significantly enhance and complement the existing cleanroom facilities that include photo- and e-beam lithography, chemical wet etching, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and reactive ion-etching (RIE), plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD), sputtering, thermal and e-beam evaporation. The facilities are used for the processing of semiconductor, superconductor, 2-D material and organic devices. The Purchaser reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5f2fdf-742c-416c-b5c8-e816bc60ce1f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 2 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2019 at 09:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5f2fdf-742c-416c-b5c8-e816bc60ce1f
- 28 Nov 2019 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5f2fdf-742c-416c-b5c8-e816bc60ce1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5f2fdf-742c-416c-b5c8-e816bc60ce1f
  28th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

## Provenance

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