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title: "Supply and Commissioning of a Magnetron Sputter Deposition Tool"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791218"
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# Supply and Commissioning of a Magnetron Sputter Deposition Tool

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791218

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the University of Strathclyde focuses on the acquisition of a Magnetron Sputter Deposition Tool. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically aimed at enhancing research capabilities in educational institutions. The process, designated with the ID UOS-35191-2024, was conducted using an open procurement method. Key stages included tender initiation on 3rd March 2025, with an award date set for 18th March 2025. The awarded contract was finalised with HHV Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, with the contract signed on 15th August 2025. The project is based in Glasgow, Scotland, and specifically targets equipment for micro-fabrication within a cleanroom setting. The total contract value amounts to £60,000, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses, especially those in the field of advanced manufacturing and academic research supply. Companies specialising in semiconductor equipment, particularly those skilled in manufacturing sputtering systems, will find this project aligns with their offerings. The University of Strathclyde’s requirement for an argon-based magnetron sputtering system for multiple wafer sizes opens doors for businesses that can provide innovative and versatile engineering solutions tailored to research and development contexts. Additionally, this tender demonstrates a preference for suppliers capable of delivering high-reliability equipment suitable for academic settings, indicating an opportunity for businesses that possess relevant experience and a track record in this niche market.

## Notice

Argon-based magnetron sputtering system for sequential deposition of metals. The deposition should be made with a direct current method over up to 4" wafer area. The deposition should also be conformal to features present on the wafers. The ideal system will be employed for academic research and located within a cleanroom micro-fabrication facility.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply and commissioning of a Magnetron Sputter Deposition Tool. The Institute of Photonics is seeking to complement their cleanroom micro-fabrication facility equipment with an argon-based magnetron sputtering system for contacting semiconductor light-emitting devices, based on Gallium Nitride (as an example), using the sequential deposition of metals onto a wafer area of up to four inches (platen size). The system is primarily destined to be employed for academic research. It is purposed to be a downgrade from existing industrial-scale legacy equipment. The current legacy equipment was inherited by the department during the closure of a university department. There have been issues with the availability of spare parts for the legacy equipment. The ideal system will be employed for academic research and located within a cleanroom micro-fabrication facility. Further details of requirements are detailed in the Specification of Requirements.

Options: Description of options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations, or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538252 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## 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 1XU |
| 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 | HHV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538252
- 3 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR524994

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR524994
  Supply and Commissioning of a Magnetron Sputter Deposition Tool - Argon-based magnetron sputtering system for sequential deposition of metals. The deposition should be made with a direct current method over up to 4" wafer area. The deposition should also be conformal to features present on the wafers. The ideal system will be employed for academic research and located within a cleanroom micro-fabrication facility.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538252
  Supply and Commissioning of a Magnetron Sputter Deposition Tool - Argon-based magnetron sputtering system for sequential deposition of metals. The deposition should be made with a direct current method over up to 4" wafer area. The deposition should also be conformal to features present on the wafers. The ideal system will be employed for academic research and located within a cleanroom micro-fabrication facility.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
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