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title: "1691 - Nanobeam nb5 service contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033d06"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM"
published: "2022-05-23"
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# 1691 - Nanobeam nb5 service contract

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033d06

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is currently overseeing a tender for a service maintenance contract related to the Nanobeam nb5 Electron Beam Lithography instrument, with a total value of £410,000. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is part of an open procurement method and is currently in the active planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 23rd June 2022 at 10:00 AM. The successful bidder will be expected to manage service maintenance for advanced applications involving semiconductor materials and nanotechnology, and service delivery is designated for the region of Nottingham (UKF14).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-technology services, particularly those with expertise in electron beam lithography and maintenance of precision laboratory equipment. Companies that offer advanced electronic components, semiconductor fabrication services, or those that possess technical knowledge in nanotechnology applications would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As this project demands a robust service capability, businesses with established reliability and expertise can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and grow within the scientific research sector.

## Notice

Service Maintenance Contract for Nanobeam nb5 Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) instrument.The electron beam lithography (EBL) instrument requires both high performance and high reliability:* Patterning novel resists including self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on glass or semiconductor substrates by direct writing onto the SAM with an electron beam.* Writing photonic crystals and optical waveguides on III-V semiconductor heterostructures such as GaAs/AlGaAs.* Writing leads onto 2D materials such as graphene and InSe.* Nano-electronic devices in GaAs/AlGaAs heterostructures.* Spintronic devices consisting of thin metal layers deposited by sputtering onto semiconductor devices.* Nanomechanical devices made from silicon nitride on silicon.These applications are scientifically challenging, and as such a comprehensive and robust service maintenance contract is required to ensure maximum instrument uptime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013921-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,000 |
| Lots value | £410,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 May 2022 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013921-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
- https://nottingham.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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