--- title: "UKRI-4058 Supply and Install of the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1d7031c-63ed-430a-b09e-39776d7777d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1d7031c-63ed-430a-b09e-39776d7777d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1d7031c-63ed-430a-b09e-39776d7777d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1d7031c-63ed-430a-b09e-39776d7777d0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2024-09-23" --- # UKRI-4058 Supply and Install of the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1d7031c-63ed-430a-b09e-39776d7777d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1d7031c-63ed-430a-b09e-39776d7777d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1d7031c-63ed-430a-b09e-39776d7777d0.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the active tender stage for the procurement titled "UKRI-4058 Supply and Install of the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project". This tender falls under the industry category of dry-etching equipment (CPV code 22520000). The contract involves the supply and installation of the DRIE tool at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's ITAC R1 cleanroom located in Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Camp, Didcot (OX11 0QX). The procurement process employs an open procedure with a critical deadline for tender submissions set for 25 October 2024 at 14:00 BST. The contract is estimated at £1,100,000.00 excluding VAT and is scheduled to run from 24 November 2024 to 23 November 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in dry-etching equipment, particularly those which can deliver and install complex machinery like the DRIE tool. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, as UKRI has identified this contract as potentially suitable for SMEs. However, all submissions will be evaluated based on the specific criteria outlined in the procurement documentation. Participating in this project can lead to future collaborations with UKRI, enhancing business growth prospects and expanding market reach within the scientific research community. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Short description Instead of: UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the Supply and install Omega Rapier RP2 LPX DRIE tool for the ARCUS project. Read: UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the Supply and install the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project. Place of text to be modified: Description of procurement Instead of: UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the Supply and install Omega Rapier RP2 LPX DRIE tool for the ARCUS project. Read: UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the Supply and install the DRIE tool for the ARCUS project. Other 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. UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the Supply and install Omega Rapier RP2 LPX DRIE tool for the ARCUS project. The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is: ITAC R1 cleanroom Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell Camp Didcot OX11 0QX. The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS1,100,000.00 excl. VAT ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8799cf88-f734-4247-8e5a-44d4772d9d13 | | 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 | 23 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,100,000 | | 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22520000 - Dry-etching equipment ## Release History - 23 Sep 2024 at 09:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8799cf88-f734-4247-8e5a-44d4772d9d13 - 20 Sep 2024 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8799cf88-f734-4247-8e5a-44d4772d9d13 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8799cf88-f734-4247-8e5a-44d4772d9d13 23rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Dry-etching-equipment./N9C327MK2G Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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