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title: "LU00780 - Supply, Installation and commissioning of a Multi-chamber Thin Film Deposition System with STM /AFM"
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# LU00780 - Supply, Installation and commissioning of a Multi-chamber Thin Film Deposition System with STM /AFM

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9b8f04a-fa66-4774-a105-38f24494ce44

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## Summary

Loughborough University is conducting an open procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a Multi-chamber Thin Film Deposition System with STM/AFM, identified by the tender title LU00780. This process falls under the goods category, specifically classified as industrial or laboratory furnaces, and will take place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period is active, with submissions closing on 9th February 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,296,000, and the contract is set to commence on 9th March 2022, lasting until 31st March 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and technology solutions. Companies involved in manufacturing or supplying scientific instruments and systems, particularly those with expertise in thin film technologies, would be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can secure valuable contracts that may enhance their market presence and foster growth in the technology sector.

## Notice

Loughborough University has a requirement to procure a Multichamber thin film deposition system with STM/AFM that will integrate with a NanoFrazor Scholar AFM lithography tool (housed in a specially adapted MBRAUN glovebox), for the preparation and characterisation of a wide range of thin films and thin film devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33cfa9af-38f0-4e98-8970-a5f57cdf2eef |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,296,000 |
| 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 | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3TE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2021 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33cfa9af-38f0-4e98-8970-a5f57cdf2eef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33cfa9af-38f0-4e98-8970-a5f57cdf2eef
  22nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Loughborough:-Industrial-or-laboratory-furnaces,-incinerators-and-ovens./F9E985TER9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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