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title: "The Supply and Commissioning of a Large Area Ion Beam Deposition System for Optical Coatings"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000624948"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2020-12-17"
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# The Supply and Commissioning of a Large Area Ion Beam Deposition System for Optical Coatings

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000624948

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is currently completing the procurement process for "The Supply and Commissioning of a Large Area Ion Beam Deposition System for Optical Coatings". This tender falls under the education sector and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract signed on 17 December 2020. Notably, bids were submitted for this contract, with a total value of approximately £1,185,300. The project involved the ability to maintain and service the coated equipment throughout the contract period.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the field of optical coatings and equipment supply, particularly for small to medium enterprises that have expertise in high-technology manufacturing. Companies that can demonstrate a track record of experience in providing large area ion beam deposition systems and meet the required financial criteria will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers must be able to maintain a robust level of insurance and have the necessary technical capabilities to meet the specified requirements.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of a large area ion beam deposition system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University require a supplier the supply and commissioning a Large Area Ion Bean Deposition System for Optical Coatings. The supplier must be able to maintain and service the system for the duration of the contract. The offered system must be an automated and integrated ion beam deposition system capable of depositing thin films layers of dielectric materials into multilayer stacks/structures capable of fabricating Bragg reflectors with >99.9% reflectivity, narrowband notch filters through demonstration of absolute thickness uniformity of

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402659 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,185,300 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUTTING EDGE COATINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38600000 - Optical instruments
- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
- 51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402659
- 7 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389985

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389985
  The Supply and Commissioning of a Large Area Ion Beam Deposition System for Optical Coatings - This contract is for the provision of a large area ion beam deposition system.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402659
  The Supply and Commissioning of a Large Area Ion Beam Deposition System for Optical Coatings - This contract is for the provision of a large area ion beam deposition system.

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

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