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title: "Large area ion beam deposition system for optical coatings"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000619305"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2020-04-02"
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# Large area ion beam deposition system for optical coatings

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000619305

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is initiating a procurement process for a large area ion beam deposition system aimed at enhancing optical coatings for laser and optical sensing applications. This procurement, classified under the education sector, is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated approval for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) to be published in July 2020. Interested parties should note that the deadline for expressing interest is not specified but should align with the upcoming ITT. The project is based in Glasgow, UK, with an expected delivery timeline of nine months from order date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in manufacturing and supplying advanced deposition systems, particularly those specializing in optical technologies or thin film coatings. Companies with expertise in the production and automation of precision engineering solutions are ideally suited for this contract. With the potential for a substantial funding decision to be made shortly, this is an opportune moment for relevant suppliers to position themselves for participation in the procurement process.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority seeks notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the below requirement. The provision of a large area vacuum deposition system, based on ion beam deposition, for the fabrication of thin film optical coatings for laser and optical sensing applications. The system will require: - Two access doors, one for maintenance and one for loading of substrates. - Two independent ion sources should be utilised, one for sputtering and the other for pre-cleaning of substrates and ion-assisted depositions. - Both ion sources will require appropriate neutralisers. - Rotational target holder for a minimum of 3 targets; each target mount includes appropriate shielding to prevent contamination between targets. - Film thickness will be monitored by a crystal oscillator and the option of optical monitoring must be possible (initially or as a subsequent retrofittable upgrade). - System will be capable of coating 6 x 7" planets, or a single substrate of diameter up to 620mm and weight up to 200 kg. - Minimum deposition rate 2A/s in each planet, and uniformity

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Potential tenderers are asked to review the high level requirement provided on this PIN and note their interest against the notice. Progression of a tender exercise is contingent upon securing funding, a decision on which has yet to be reached. However, if secured, it is anticipated that an ITT will be published in July, with an expected award date of September 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384730 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2020 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384730

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384730
  Large area ion beam deposition system for optical coatings - The Contracting Authority seeks notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the below requirement. The provision of a large area vacuum deposition system, based on ion beam deposition, for the fabrication of thin film optical coatings for laser and optical sensing applications. The system will require: - Two access doors, one for maintenance and one for loading of substrates. - Two independent ion sources should be utilised, one for sputtering and the other for pre-cleaning of substrates and ion-assisted depositions. - Both ion sources will require appropriate neutralisers. - Rotational target holder for a minimum of 3 targets; each target mount includes appropriate shielding to prevent contamination between targets. - Film thickness will be monitored by a crystal oscillator and the option of optical monitoring must be possible (initially or as a subsequent retrofittable upgrade). - System will be capable of coating 6 x 7" planets, or a single substrate of diameter up to 620mm and weight up to 200 kg. - Minimum deposition rate 2A/s in each planet, and uniformity

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=619305
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619305

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