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title: "Automated Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Cluster Tool"
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# Automated Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Cluster Tool

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e60407e3-5113-4e22-a396-7108cb6112d2

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for an Automated Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Cluster Tool, essential for creating high-quality ordered nanostructures based on III-V Quantum Dots. This procurement falls under the microelectronics industry category and took place in Sheffield, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The tender period concluded on 30 June 2016, with the contract commencing on 25 November 2016 and lasting until 31 October 2017. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a total contract value of £1,650,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in microelectronic machinery, laboratory equipment, and precision instruments, particularly those capable of providing MBE systems and ancillary monitoring tools. Companies that offer innovative solutions in the nanotechnology sector or have a proven track record in delivering high-tech laboratory equipment would be well-suited to compete for future tenders arising from this contract. Engaging with the University of Sheffield could lead to collaborative projects that drive growth within this niche market.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield has awarded a tender on behalf of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering for an Automated Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Cluster Tool. We required a Automated Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Cluster Tool for the creation of high quality ordered nanostructures based on III-V Quantum Dots (QDs). Our requirement was split into 3 Lots: Lot 1 - MBE system Lot 2 - Surface analysis equipment- NIL AWARD Lot 3 - In-situ monitoring equipment- NIL AWARD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ab8f73-4ca4-4103-9429-d9f4059d4fcb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DCA INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2017 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ab8f73-4ca4-4103-9429-d9f4059d4fcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ab8f73-4ca4-4103-9429-d9f4059d4fcb
  5th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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