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title: "Thin Film Deposition System"
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# Thin Film Deposition System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e36d4dc6-b9f5-4ce0-8a47-97b9cca3b849

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## Summary

The University of Exeter's physics and astronomy department is seeking to procure a Thin Film Deposition System. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The system must be capable of depositing various materials including metals, semiconductors, and dielectrics, and should feature a robust stainless steel chamber, high throughput vacuum system, and computer control. It is also required to perform reactive ion sputtering with nitrogen and/or oxygen gases. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with an open procedure method. The tender period ends on 14th January 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 15th January 2025 through 14th January 2027. The delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to provide advanced laboratory equipment to a prestigious academic institution. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying complex thin film deposition systems will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capacity to meet high-level technical specifications, potentially leading to further opportunities within the academic and scientific sectors.

## Notice

The physics and astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a thin film deposition system, capable of depositing a wide array of materials, including, metals, semiconductors and dielectrics. The system should have a robust stainless steel chamber, high throughput vacuum system and be computer controlled. The system should also have the capability to perform reactive ion sputtering using nitrogen and/or oxygen gases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2025 - 14 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e
  6th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88316&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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