--- title: "Supply of laser ablation equipment" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-132268" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-132268" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-132268.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-132268.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-06-08" --- # Supply of laser ablation equipment Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-132268 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-132268) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-132268.json) ## Summary Swansea University is looking to procure the "Supply of laser ablation equipment" through a tender process. The equipment will be used to upgrade their existing system for perovskite solar cells production at the Bay campus site. The tender period ends on June 23, 2023, and the award period concludes on July 31, 2023. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of goods and is directed towards businesses in the laboratory, optical, precision equipment, and laser machining sectors. The procurement process initiated by Swansea University presents a promising opportunity for companies involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as laser machining sectors. Businesses that specialize in the supply of laser ablation equipment or related technologies would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The tender, carried out on eTenderwales, provides a chance for innovative companies to contribute to the advancement of perovskite solar cells technology and potentially expand their market presence within the industry. ## Notice SPECIFIC was setup in 2011 with the invaluable goal of bridging the gap from academic research to industrial and commercial application. Perovskite solar cells have shown unprecedented progress in global research in recent years and are viewed as the most promising technology in the next generation of solar modules. They offer a lower cost alternative to traditional high-purity crystalline silicon currently on the market, with the added compatibility with flexible substratesThe Swansea University Bay campus site houses significant perovskite photovoltaic production and characterisation facilities including small scale spin coated to pilot scale roll to roll coating manufacturing capabilities housed within a cleanroom facility. To scale up the perovskite solar cells from small area (~1cm2) to large area modules (> 100cm2) cells are interconnected in series to reduce resistive losses in charge collection. Series connection can be achieved via registration method, mechanical scribing and laser ablation. In the current setup present at SPECIFIC laboratories modules are made using semi-automatic mechanical scribing or via registration method. Mechanical scribing damages the flexible substrate and hence not compatible with roll-to-roll fabrication while registration method leads to significantly lower geometric fill factor. Laser ablation process solves both these issues.The laser ablation system procured under this contract will be a significant upgrade to our existing system. It will be used to precisely control the depth and width of the ablation of perovskite and adjacent layers in the device stack and will be compatible with glass and flexible substrates.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132268 This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_103259 within the appropriate area(WA Ref:132268)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: SPECIFIC ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132268 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA2 8PP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Sketty | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres ## Release History - 8 Jun 2023 at 15:22 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132268 ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132268 - https://www.swansea.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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