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title: "Multilayer Deposition System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02de6d"
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# Multilayer Deposition System

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02de6d

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## Summary

The Diamond Light Source Ltd is procuring a Multilayer Deposition System (MDS) under an open tender process. This contract falls within the miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery industry category and is located at the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus in Didcot, UK. The primary objective is to design, manufacture, test, and deliver a fully functional MDS based on the DC sputter technique, specifically for creating high-quality X-ray optics. The tender period closes on 7th October 2021, with an award period commencing on 8th October 2021. The contract has an estimated value of €1,534,000 and was signed on 3rd December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in custom machinery or thin film deposition technologies. Companies with expertise in precision engineering, high-quality materials, and those capable of meeting stringent technical requirements would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement's focus on technical quality, experience, and delivery further emphasises the need for robust supplier capabilities and innovative solutions in this specialised field.

## Notice

The scope of the contract is to design, manufacture, test and deliver a fully functional ready to use Multilayer Deposition System (MDS) based on the DC sputter technique. The MDS will be installed in the DLS Optics Fabrication Building for the fabrication of high-quality single layer and multilayer X-ray optics for use on Diamond beamlines,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030382-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,534,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## 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 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030382-2021
- 8 Sep 2021 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022270-2021

## Notice URLs

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

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