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title: "Purchase of Dielectric Deposition Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e883"
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buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Dielectric Deposition Systems

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e883

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## Summary

The procurement process orchestrated by Heriot-Watt University involves the acquisition of dielectric deposition systems under an open procedure. This project, titled "Purchase of Dielectric Deposition Systems," focuses on the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The location of implementation is Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh, UK. The procurement reached the award stage on 9th June 2025 with Moorfield Nanotechnology Limited being awarded the contract for the "Magnetron Sputter PVD System" worth £117,838.4. The submission deadline for tenders was 4th April 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the process adhered to the regulations set forth by the European Union's legal framework, specifically CELEX:32014L0024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth to suppliers in the laboratory and precision equipment industry, particularly those specializing in dielectric materials and physical vapour deposition technologies. Businesses with a strong technical foundation in these areas, alongside the capability to meet economic expectations such as a minimum yearly turnover of £480,000 and robust insurance coverage requirements, are well suited to compete. This tender is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their presence in the UK academic sector. Additionally, the focus on open electronic submission makes it broadly accessible for potential bidders equipped for digital tendering.

## Notice

Heriot-Watt University is seeking contractor(s) to supply, deliver and install two dielectric deposition systems capable of depositing a range of high-quality dielectric layers

### Lot Information

Magnetron Sputter PVD System

Heriot-Watt University wishes to purchase within this lot a system which can perform deposition of dielectric thin films based on magnetron sputtering physical vapour deposition (PVD) technology

PECVD System

Heriot-Watt University wishes to purchase within this lot a system which can perform deposition of dielectric thin films based on plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) technology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036465-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,838 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOORFIELD NANOTECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036465-2025
- 28 Feb 2025 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007473-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791878
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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