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title: "UKRI-1573 Semiconductor Epitaxy Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f332"
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# UKRI-1573 Semiconductor Epitaxy Facility

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f332

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the "UKRI-1573 Semiconductor Epitaxy Facility" project. This initiative falls under the research and development services sector, specifically performed at the University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, UK. The procurement method was a limited procedure, involving a direct award without prior publication. The contract, which amounts to £454,970, was signed on 18 October 2021, as part of a six-month agreement to continue essential services provided by the existing supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the research and development sector, particularly those with expertise in semiconductor technologies and related consultancy services. Companies that can offer high-quality technical support and have experience working in academic partnerships would be well-positioned to compete. Given that the procurement method was a direct award, potential suppliers should be ready to engage with UKRI for future similar projects that may allow for competitive bidding or extension of services.

## Notice

Running of the Semiconductor Epitaxy Facility at the University of Sheffield. Additional services by an existing supplier for 6 months The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (5), (b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - for additional deliveries by the original supplier

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Additional services by an existing supplier for 6 months The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (5), (b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - for additional deliveries by the original supplier

### Procurement Information

Running of the Semiconductor Epitaxy Facility at the University of Sheffield. Additional services by an existing supplier for 6 months The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (5), (b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - for additional deliveries by the original supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027588-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 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 | £454,970 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027588-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.UKRI.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=635702893

## Provenance

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