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title: "Multilayer Deposition System"
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# Multilayer Deposition System

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd6127c9-951b-4e6f-89f6-5c925e6efee4

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Diamond Light Source Ltd, is for a tender titled "Multilayer Deposition System," classified under miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. Located in Didcot, England, the procurement was initiated on 19th October 2021 and was completed with the award dated 3rd December 2021. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, suitable for suppliers operating above the threshold, and the tender period ended on 22nd October 2021. The contract period commenced on 19th November 2021 and is set to conclude on 16th December 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacturing of specialised machinery and advanced deposition systems. Businesses with expertise in thin film deposition technology, particularly those focusing on high precision and error-free production processes, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging with Diamond Light Source Ltd, a key player in the scientific community, could lead to further collaboration and innovation in the field of advanced materials.

## Notice

The multilayer deposition system (MDS) is a thin film deposition system using DC magnetron sputter deposition. The system shall be custom designed and built based on our functional specifications as outlined in the specification. The MDS shall have capabilities of depositing highly uniform (lateral and depth) coatings on X-ray optics substrates. Since the multilayers to be deposited require an error-free layered structure, particular attention shall be paid to the stability and repeatability of the process. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx Additional information: .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708b1254-ffc3-4edf-a241-9c07ea495909 |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2021 - 20 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,303,439 |
| 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 | DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BESTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2021 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708b1254-ffc3-4edf-a241-9c07ea495909
- 19 Oct 2021 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f7a3e3-302e-469c-80c5-45c3b8c17b2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708b1254-ffc3-4edf-a241-9c07ea495909
  7th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f7a3e3-302e-469c-80c5-45c3b8c17b2b
  19th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022270-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk/Home.aspx
- https://www.diamond.ac.uk

## Provenance

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