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title: "Ultrapure Water System"
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# Ultrapure Water System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5456e2f-d4ed-4495-a0e8-8d59c501ee19

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the public procurement process to source an Ultrapure Water System for their Highfield Campus. This procurement falls under the "Primary water systems" industry category with additional classifications in "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and "Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water". Located in Southampton, England, this system will cater to ISO 5 cleanrooms for the processing of Silicon and III-V semiconductor devices. The procurement process, which commenced through an open procedure above threshold, has now transitioned to the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 14 October 2024. Key dates included the tender publication on 1 July 2024, with the contract period set from 19 September 2024 to 15 December 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in advanced water purification and laboratory systems, especially those seeking collaborations in the semiconductor industry. Companies like Pure H2O Limited, who successfully secured this contract worth £625,000, demonstrate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate. The University of Southampton's requirements indicate a high demand for precision and capability in water purification systems, thus offering growth opportunities for suppliers proficient in laboratory equipment and specialised machinery.

## Notice

This project is to source an Ultrapure Water system to supply ASTM D5127 E1.3 water at a maximum capacity of >2000 litres per hour to ISO 5 cleanrooms for Silicon and III-V semiconductor device processing. This is a replacement for the current obsolete system in place. The system will be located on the 4th floor of the Mountbatten Building on the Highfield Campus of the University of Southampton. How to obtain Tender Documents: Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home The Tender documents can be access when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and c licking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab ('ITT') where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Note that the return documents Tenderers must submit with their tender response are: - File 6 - Compliance and Selection Requirements Workbook; - File 7 - Qualitative Response Requirements Workbook; - File 8 - Commercial Response Requirements Workbook; and - File 9 - Additional Response Requirements Workbook For clarification requests, please use the table provided in File 3 - Invitation to Tender Schedules and submit the document via the Correspondence function. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the full tender document set The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender. Further guidance on how to use In-Tend can be found on the portal under the 'Help' button.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d702e103-c4e0-47a2-89ca-fa77da263bd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 15 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £625,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PURE H2O |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31161400 - Primary water systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42912300 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d702e103-c4e0-47a2-89ca-fa77da263bd0
- 5 Aug 2024 at 07:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad7e10b-cc1f-458a-8bbb-9480fbd25b5c
- 1 Jul 2024 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad7e10b-cc1f-458a-8bbb-9480fbd25b5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d702e103-c4e0-47a2-89ca-fa77da263bd0
  30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad7e10b-cc1f-458a-8bbb-9480fbd25b5c
  5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

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