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title: "Electron Beam Lithography System Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-26"
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# Electron Beam Lithography System Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674cc

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of Exeter for the Electron Beam Lithography System Service has reached the award stage, with Nanobeam Limited securing the contract. Classified under laboratory services, this procurement falls within a sub-central government authority and addresses service provisions related to machine fault tolerance, warranty extensions, and operational support across the UK region. The contract, valued at £99,600, commenced on 12 August 2025 and is set to culminate on 11 August 2026. The method used was direct procurement below threshold without competition, highlighting the University's proactive approach to securing specialised services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those capable of providing rapid response and onsite support. Companies offering innovative solutions to minimise machine downtime and operational disruptions are well-suited to compete in this market. Nanobeam Limited's successful bid underscores the competitive advantage for large enterprises that can deliver swift service responses and warranty support. As such, businesses with expertise in technical servicing and machine maintenance can strategically position themselves for similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Labour including all onsite visits. 1. Contract coverage: Machine fault downtime less than 12% of the year and averaging in 3 years. Extend the warranty by two days for one day over the target. Installation and operation conditions in document "Installation Requirements". Warranty excludes damages from incorrect operations or conditions. However, the warrant will include. recover work from power cuts twice per year. minor damages due to users' operation mistakes. Service and support: Response to service requests within 24 hours. Onsite services only conducted when jobs cannot be done remotely.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027792-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NANOBEAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027792-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027792-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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