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title: "Provision of Parts for the Construction of a Physical Vapour Deposition System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034c82"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2022-09-16"
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# Provision of Parts for the Construction of a Physical Vapour Deposition System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034c82

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands issued a tender for the Provision of Parts for the Construction of a Physical Vapour Deposition System in the Biomedical equipment category. The tender is in the cancelled stage and consists of four lots: provision of power supplies, a 6kW power supply, a turbomolecular pump, and a dry pump. The procurement method used is an open procedure, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, with no specified deadline.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying biomedical equipment to compete for providing specific equipment to the University. Despite the tender being in the cancelled stage, businesses specialised in the production of the specified items may find potential for future engagement when similar opportunities arise. The University's focus on quality in the award criteria signals an interest in suppliers who can offer high-quality products and services.

## Notice

The University has a requirement for the Provision of Parts for the construction of a Physical Vapour Deposition System. This requirement is split into four (4) Lots. Lot 1 - Provision of 5Kw Pulsed DC Power Supplies Lot 2 - Provision of a High Frequency 6Kw Power Supply for Substrate Bias Lot 3 - Provision of a 1600 litre per second turbomolecular pump Lot 4 - Provision of a dry pump (circa 1000 litres per min)

### Lot Information

Provision of 5Kw Pulsed DC Power Supplies

The Contractor shall supply and deliver Three off, 5 kW Pulsed DC Power Supplies. The Power Supplies are to be configured for Magnetron Sputtering Operation. The Contractor shall provide a five (5) year maintenance and servicing plan, commencing from the date of delivery. Additional information: This requirement is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 Programme Scotland.

Provision of a High Frequency 6Kw Power Supply for Substrate Bias

The Contractor shall supply and deliver a One off, high frequency 6kW power supply for substrate bias. Configured for Bias Operation. The Contractor shall provide a five (5) year maintenance and servicing plan, commencing from the date of delivery. Additional information: This requirement is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 Programme Scotland.

Provision of a 1600 litre per second turbomolecular pump

The Contractor shall supply and deliver a 1600 litre per second turbomolecular pump. The Contractor shall provide a five (5) year maintenance and servicing plan, commencing from the date of delivery. Additional information: This requirement is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 Programme Scotland.

Provision of a dry pump (circa 1000 litres per min)

The Contractor shall supply and deliver a dry pump (circa 1000 litres per min). The Contractor shall provide a five (5) year maintenance and servicing plan, commencing from the date of delivery. Additional information: This requirement is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 Programme Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026043-2022 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 30237280 - Power supply accessories
- 31711421 - Magnetrons
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
- 42122000 - Pumps
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2022 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026043-2022
- 4 Aug 2022 at 13:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021423-2022
- 30 Jun 2022 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017884-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00101
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/

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