--- title: "Electron Beam Evaporator" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0377e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0377e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0377e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0377e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2022-10-21" --- # Electron Beam Evaporator Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0377e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0377e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0377e6.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is conducting a procurement process for an Electron Beam Evaporator through an open procedure. The contract is valued at £666,000 GBP and is classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender period ends on 21st November 2022, with submission via electronic or written methods. The University intends to enter into a contract for up to two years with the successful tenderer, comprising a one-year provision of goods followed by a 12-month warranty. This procurement opportunity by the University of Southampton presents a chance for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry to compete. Companies specialising in precision equipment and nanofabrication technologies would be well-suited to participate. The tender process at the University aims to deliver a high-resolution wafer lift-off processing tool. Interested suppliers should ensure compliance with technical and economic criteria outlined in the submission terms and meet the specified insurance requirements to qualify. ## Notice To complement our lithography capabilities the Southampton Nanofabrication Centre (SNC) is looking to invest in an electron beam evaporator capable of partnering with current tools to deliver high quality 200mm wafer lift off processing. Lift off is a technique which underpins multiple high value and strategic projects for the facility, and we wish to renew our capability for another generation to partner with our next wave of lithography investment. The University is conducting this procurement using the open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the goods and services described in the Specification. The University proposes to enter into a Contract for up to two years with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of a contract period of up to one year for the provision of the goods followed by a 12-month warranty. ### Lot Information Lot 1 To complement our lithography capabilities the Southampton Nanofabrication Centre (SNC) will invest in an electron beam evaporator capable of partnering with current tools to deliver high quality 200mm wafer lift off processing. Lift off is a technique which underpins multiple high value and strategic projects for the facility and we wish to renew our capability for another generation to partner with our next wave of lithography investment. Specifically, we expect a future DUV (Deep Ultra Violet) scanner lithography critical dimension of 200nm and for 4nm for electron beam write. The primary focus of the procurement is to deliver a tool capable of high resolution 200mm wafer lift off in conjunction with a critical dimension of 4nm. The University is conducting this procurement using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the goods and services described in the Specification. The University proposes to enter into a contract for up to two years with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of a contract period of up to one year for the delivery lead-time of the goods followed by a 12-month warranty. The contract will be effective on signing. The term of the warranty will run for 12 months from the date of acceptance of the goods by the University. Contract Value: The estimated value of the is PS666,000 GBP excluding VAT. Whilst bidders are expected to provide a proposal that falls within this budget, for the benefit of doubt, the University reserves the right to automatically exclude any bidders whose proposal exceeds this figure. All related components, delivery, installation, commissioning, training, services, and maintenance MUST be included within the proposal. Details of current expenditure or potential future uptake are given as a guide based on past purchasing and current planning to assist you in the preparation of your Tender. They should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods or services to any particular value and do not form part of the Contract. This procurement is not suitable for splitting into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement into Lots would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine proper execution of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029773-2022 | | 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 | 21 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £666,000 | | Lots value | £666,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 21 Oct 2022 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029773-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.southampton.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton - https://intendhost.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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