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title: "Thin Film Deposition System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c301"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2024-12-06"
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# Thin Film Deposition System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c301

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, under the physics and astronomy department, has issued an open tender for the procurement of a Thin Film Deposition System. This equipment falls under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments (excluding glasses) and has a budget of £170,800. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set at 12:00 GMT on 14 January 2025. The system must be capable of depositing a wide array of materials, including metals, semiconductors, and dielectrics, and should include features such as reactive ion sputtering with nitrogen and/or oxygen gases. The contract, which may be renewed for two additional 12-month periods depending on funding, is part of the University's efforts to enhance its research capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in thin film deposition technology and vacuum systems. Companies involved in the design and manufacture of precision instrumentation, as well as those offering integrated, computer-controlled systems, will find this tender particularly lucrative. Furthermore, the requirement for high throughput and reactive ion sputtering capabilities indicates a high level of technical sophistication, thus making it ideal for businesses that deliver cutting-edge, high-performance scientific equipment. Participating in this tender can provide a substantial growth opportunity by enabling the winning bidder to establish a partnership with a leading educational and research institution.

## Notice

The physics and astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a thin film deposition system, capable of depositing a wide array of materials, including, metals, semiconductors and dielectrics. The system should have a robust stainless steel chamber, high throughput vacuum system and be computer controlled. The system should also have the capability to perform reactive ion sputtering using nitrogen and/or oxygen gases.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The physics and astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a thin film deposition system, capable of depositing a wide array of materials, including, metals, semiconductors and dielectrics. The system should have a robust stainless steel chamber, high throughput vacuum system and be computer controlled. The system should also have the capability to perform reactive ion sputtering using nitrogen and/or oxygen gases.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by two further 12-month periods to account for any potential longer-term service contracts, however, this is subject to available funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039425-2024 |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,800 |
| Lots value | £170,800 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039425-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88316&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

## Provenance

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