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title: "2741 Ion Miller - University of Leeds"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f37d92c7-4426-429a-9781-cdc61d06e3d7"
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# 2741 Ion Miller - University of Leeds

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f37d92c7-4426-429a-9781-cdc61d06e3d7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Leeds seeking tenders for an ion-beam miller/etcher, designated as '2741 Ion Miller'. This initiative falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is set in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber region, England. The tender period concluded on 11 January 2017, with the contract period scheduled from 1 March 2017 to 28 February 2018. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, culminating in an active award dated 20 March 2017, with a contract value of £442,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in ion-beam technology and etching processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are innovative and can meet the specific technical requirements, such as compatibility with reactive gases and cooling capabilities, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially providing services for academic research and development in the field of electronics and materials science.

## Notice

The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a ion-beam miller / etcher, specifically aimed at etching GMR and other magnetic stacks, alongside III-V semiconductor and quartz etching capabilities, on a wafer size of 100 mm diameter, and on part-pieces mounted on a 100-mm carrier. The etcher must: be compatible with reactive gases including Cl2, O2 and CF4; have a sample load lock; and have He-backside cooling capabilities (including MFC control). The system will be used for research and should offer flexibility of use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adfa592b-78cb-4ed3-b1ce-1aebd397f6b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £442,500 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2017 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adfa592b-78cb-4ed3-b1ce-1aebd397f6b8
- 8 Dec 2016 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba6fdfe-5235-4c39-912c-4ffa3be2b402

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adfa592b-78cb-4ed3-b1ce-1aebd397f6b8
  20th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba6fdfe-5235-4c39-912c-4ffa3be2b402
  8th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofleeds/aspx/Home
  Tendering

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