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title: "Dual-growth chamber Molecular Beam Epitaxy System (2 Lots)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dd08"
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# Dual-growth chamber Molecular Beam Epitaxy System (2 Lots)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dd08

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Sheffield's EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility, involves the acquisition of a dual-growth chamber Molecular Beam Epitaxy System, comprising two lots. This contract is categorised under the industry of microelectronics machinery and apparatus, CPV code 31712000, and is located in the region of UKE32 at the University of Sheffield. The tender process employed was an open procedure, conforming to the regulations of the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. Lot 1, titled "MBE System," was awarded to DCA Instruments Oy with a contract value of £4,878,210, signed on 4th September 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, following its initial tender phase that concluded by 13th March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in the semiconductor and microelectronics sectors. Companies capable of providing advanced, automated, and resource-efficient equipment suitable for 24/7 operation would be well-suited to compete. The dual-chamber MBE system is aimed at enhancing technical capabilities, thus offering firms the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge technological development in collaboration with a prestigious institution. The project's emphasis on quality and price, with an 80-20 weightage, suggests a competitive but rewarding procurement for high-quality suppliers. Engaging in such contracts can offer businesses sustained visibility and experience in a sophisticated market segment, paving the way for further expansion and collaboration in research-driven projects.

## Notice

The EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) based at the University of Sheffield has been providing bespoke semiconductor wafers to academia and industry for 45 years. It is a unique world-class centre combining technical excellence and expertise with state-of-the-art epitaxy and material characterization equipment. We are looking to further enhance our capability provision to the UK semiconductor community, by investing in a new linked dual-chamber Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) System for arsenides/phosphides and arsenides/antimonides growth that is fully automated, capable of 24/7 operation, reliable, and resource-efficient allowing further expansion in the future.

### Lot Information

MBE System

The system is replacing two existing VG reactors capable of 4" wafer growth of high-quality arsenides/phosphides and arsenides/antimonides, and should offer higher throughput thanks to automation of growth recipes for 24/7 operation, and integrated solutions allowing maintenance of critical components (such as ion gauges, cells) without breaking chamber vacuum.

Options: As described within the tender documents

In-situ monitoring equipment

As described within the tender documents

Options: As described within the tender documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062197-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,878,210 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DCA INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062197-2025
- 7 Feb 2025 at 18:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004262-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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