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title: "Provision of a physical vapour deposition (PVD) system to couple and function with a purchased nanoparticle deposition system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000707998"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2022-09-30"
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# Provision of a physical vapour deposition (PVD) system to couple and function with a purchased nanoparticle deposition system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000707998

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands, based in Inverness, UK, has issued a tender for the provision of a physical vapour deposition (PVD) system. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 7th November 2022 and the bid opening scheduled for the same date. The main procurement category is goods, and the contract is expected to commence on 6th December 2022. Interested parties can find more details on the University's website.

This tender for the PVD system presents a business growth opportunity for companies specializing in goods procurement, particularly those experienced in technology and manufacturing sectors. Businesses capable of supplying high-quality products meeting specified criteria will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The University is focused on product features and price as key award criteria, underlining the importance of meeting quality standards within budget constraints.

## Notice

The University wishes to invite tenders to supply The University with a physical vapour deposition (PVD) system to couple and function with an already purchased nanoparticle deposition source (Terminated Gas Condensation method). The nanoparticle source will be connected vertically downwards on a centre flange on top of the main chamber.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to invite tenders to supply The University with a physical vapour deposition (PVD) system to couple and function with an already purchased nanoparticle deposition source (Terminated Gas Condensation method). The nanoparticle source will be connected vertically downwards on a centre flange on top of the main chamber.. It is anticipated that the Contract will commence on 06 December 2022 and delivery is desired to be made to the University by the end of April 2023. The University is aware of the global supply chain crisis and understands that the delivery date may be affected by the present situation. A five (5) year maintenance and servicing plan will be required, commencing from the date of installation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460558 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment
- 31711421 - Magnetrons
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 44113330 - Coating materials
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460558
- 27 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460315

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460315
  Provision of a physical vapour deposition (PVD) system to couple and function with a purchased nanoparticle deposition system - The University wishes to invite tenders to supply The University with a physical vapour deposition (PVD) system to couple and function with an already purchased nanoparticle deposition source (Terminated Gas Condensation method). The nanoparticle source will be connected vertically downwards on a centre flange on top of the main chamber.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460558
  Provision of a physical vapour deposition (PVD) system to couple and function with a purchased nanoparticle deposition system - The University wishes to invite tenders to supply The University with a physical vapour deposition (PVD) system to couple and function with an already purchased nanoparticle deposition source (Terminated Gas Condensation method). The nanoparticle source will be connected vertically downwards on a centre flange on top of the main chamber.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707998
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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