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title: "Supply of one off Reactive Ion Etcher (RIE) and/or a one off Inductively Coupled Plasma Reactive Ion Etcher (ICPRIE) in two lots"
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# Supply of one off Reactive Ion Etcher (RIE) and/or a one off Inductively Coupled Plasma Reactive Ion Etcher (ICPRIE) in two lots

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb371ca3-a916-4013-a7cd-3402770c2d9b

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the University of Sheffield for the supply of one off Reactive Ion Etcher (RIE) and/or a one off Inductively Coupled Plasma Reactive Ion Etcher (ICPRIE), which is categorised under laboratory and industrial machinery equipment. This tender is currently in the active Tender stage, with key dates including the publication date on 27th May 2022, and a tender period ending on 28th June 2022. The contract is expected to start on 4th July 2022 and conclude by 28th February 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with an estimated contract value of £300,000. The delivery location is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory or industrial machinery. Businesses capable of supplying precision equipment or those with expertise in manufacturing and servicing etching technologies are well-suited to participate. The nature of the procurement encourages competitive bidding, thereby fostering innovation and potentially enhancing market position for successful bidders.

## Notice

Quotations are required for 1 off of each RIE and ICP, in two separate lots, with the specifications detailed within the tender document. As present the likelihood is that only one item will be purchased, hence the title of this exercise being on an and/or basis. Additional information: All tender document, correspondences and tender returns, must be conducted via the In-tend site as shown in the link above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669b054c-07d9-4ac2-8965-8b0696c245f0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669b054c-07d9-4ac2-8965-8b0696c245f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669b054c-07d9-4ac2-8965-8b0696c245f0
  27th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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