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title: "Semi Automated Probe Station UoE"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775273"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-10-17"
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# Semi Automated Probe Station UoE

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775273

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, a prominent educational institution governed by public law, has executed a procurement process for a "Semi Automated Probe Station UoE." The procurement, falling under the industry category of Education, aimed to acquire a semi-automatic probe station capable of handling wafers up to 200 mm in diameter. The tendering stage concluded, and the award was finalised on 17th October 2024, marking the procurement as complete. The contract, valued at £178,418.4, was awarded to MPI Corporation, a large-scale supplier. The delivery location specified is the University of Edinburgh, Murchison House Laboratories, situated in Edinburgh, UKM75.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in high-tech manufacturing and wafer handling solutions. Companies capable of delivering cutting-edge technological equipment would find such tenders particularly advantageous, facilitating business growth through expanded market presence and enhanced credibility. Moreover, firms with capabilities to provide similar advanced scientific instruments or those considering foraying into university sector contracts would benefit immensely from participating in similar open procurement processes orchestrated by established institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

Semi-automatic probe station capable of handling wafers up to 8" (200 mm) in diameter.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scot Gov (Route 2) Level Open Tender - Below EU Threshold.

Renewal: Optional three (3) years extended service and warranty costs being accepted as part of the tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516444 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £178,418 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516444
- 15 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512123

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512123
  Semi Automated Probe Station UoE - Semi-automatic probe station capable of handling wafers up to 8" (200 mm) in diameter.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516444
  Semi Automated Probe Station UoE - Semi-automatic probe station capable of handling wafers up to 8" (200 mm) in diameter.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775273
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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