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title: "Provision of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000721708"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2023-08-08"
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# Provision of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000721708

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands in Inverness, UK, is in the final award stage of a tender for the "Provision of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) System" in the Education industry category. The tender, with the title UHI-LAB-21632, was initiated on August 8, 2023. The buying organisation is seeking a supplier for a PVD system that can be configured for thin-film deposition or both thin-film and nano-particle deposition. The total contract value is GBP 322,038, with the contract already signed on April 13, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers, particularly SMEs, in the technology and manufacturing sector to compete for providing advanced scientific equipment to the University of the Highlands and Islands. With a strong focus on quality and technical expertise, businesses capable of delivering precise PVD systems tailored to academic research and development needs stand to gain from participating in this procurement process. The University's transparent approach allows qualified suppliers to engage effectively through an open procedure, enhancing competition and innovation in the higher education sector.

## Notice

1.1 The Authority is seeking a supplier for the Provision of a physical vapour deposition (PVD) system including nanoparticle deposition source (terminated gas condensation method). This requirement is being procured via two (2) Lot's. This will allow the opportunity to bid either Lot 1 - A PVD system configured for thin-film deposition that does not include a supplied nano-particle source. The system must be designed to be compatible with an existing nanoparticle source available within the University or Lot 2 - A complete integrated PVD system configured for both thin-film deposition and nano-particle film deposition. The system must include a fully integrated nano-particle source with the required operational and functional specifications

### Lot Information

A PVD system not include a supplied nano-particle source.

A PVD system configured for thin-film deposition that does not include a supplied nano-particle source. The system must be designed to be compatible with an existing nanoparticle source available within the University

A complete integrated PVD system configured for both thin-film deposition and nano-particle film deposition

A complete integrated PVD system configured for both thin-film deposition and nano-particle film deposition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485653 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £322,038 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIKALYTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485653
- 7 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470839

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470839
  Provision of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) System - 1.1 The Authority is seeking a supplier for the Provision of a physical vapour deposition (PVD) system including nanoparticle deposition source (terminated gas condensation method). This requirement is being procured via two (2) Lot's. This will allow the opportunity to bid either Lot 1 - A PVD system configured for thin-film deposition that does not include a supplied nano-particle source. The system must be designed to be compatible with an existing nanoparticle source available within the University or Lot 2 - A complete integrated PVD system configured for both thin-film deposition and nano-particle film deposition. The system must include a fully integrated nano-particle source with the required operational and functional specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485653
  Provision of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) System - 1.1 The Authority is seeking a supplier for the Provision of a physical vapour deposition (PVD) system including nanoparticle deposition source (terminated gas condensation method). This requirement is being procured via two (2) Lot's. This will allow the opportunity to bid either Lot 1 - A PVD system configured for thin-film deposition that does not include a supplied nano-particle source. The system must be designed to be compatible with an existing nanoparticle source available within the University or Lot 2 - A complete integrated PVD system configured for both thin-film deposition and nano-particle film deposition. The system must include a fully integrated nano-particle source with the required operational and functional specifications

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