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title: "Photonics & Quantum Sciences Equipment - Electron Beam Evaporation Tool"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000501770"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Photonics & Quantum Sciences Equipment - Electron Beam Evaporation Tool

Buyer: HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000501770

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Heriot Watt University, located in Edinburgh, which is seeking to engage a contractor for the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance support of an electron beam evaporation tool for their research cleanroom. This open tender, titled "Photonics & Quantum Sciences Equipment – Electron Beam Evaporation Tool", falls under the education industry category with a total contract value of £93,000. The tender submission deadline is set for 20th July 2017, following which the award period commences. The award process is complete, and the contract has been signed with Moorfield Nanotechnology Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced manufacturing and scientific equipment, particularly those capable of providing installation and maintenance for high-tech tools used in research environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in contract fulfilment and the capability to meet stringent procurement criteria would be well-positioned to compete. Companies that can demonstrate financial stability, possess the required insurance coverages, and address the unique needs of the university's cleanroom environment will find this tender particularly relevant for growth and collaboration in academic research settings.

## Notice

The University is seeking a Contractor for the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance support of an electron beam evaporation tool for high quality deposition of metals and dielectrics in a University research cleanroom environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Contractor for the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance support of an electron beam evaporation tool for high quality deposition of metals and dielectrics in a University research cleanroom environment.

Renewal: Tenderers are asked to provide pricing for warranty extensions, for up to two extra years (or three total years from initial installation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295299 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2017 - 4 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AS |
| 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295299
- 29 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287766

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287766
  Photonics & Quantum Sciences Equipment - Electron Beam Evaporation Tool - The University is seeking a Contractor for the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance support of an electron beam evaporation tool for high quality deposition of metals and dielectrics in a University research cleanroom environment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295299
  Photonics & Quantum Sciences Equipment - Electron Beam Evaporation Tool - The University is seeking a Contractor for the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance support of an electron beam evaporation tool for high quality deposition of metals and dielectrics in a University research cleanroom environment.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.hw.ac.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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