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title: "Purchase of Dielectric Deposition Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791878"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-07-01"
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# Purchase of Dielectric Deposition Systems

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791878

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, successfully awarded a contract for the "Purchase of Dielectric Deposition Systems" to Moorfield Nanotechnology Limited on the 9th of June 2025. This contract, procured through an open procedure, focuses on supplying, delivering, and installing two dielectric deposition systems that facilitate the deposition of high-quality dielectric layers. The award, tagged under the education industry category, saw Moorfield Nanotechnology Limited, based in Cheshire, become the supplier for the Magnetron Sputter PVD System. This procurement stage was advanced to the award and contract phase, and the total contract value is £117,838.40. The procurement process, conducted electronically, drew interest from diverse bidders including SMEs and foreign entities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in nanotechnology and deposition systems to engage with Heriot-Watt University, a reputed education provider known for its research excellence. Companies offering advanced technical solutions in physical vapour deposition would benefit from the exposure and partnership this contract entails. Additionally, the technical and commercial evaluation criteria point to a business growth opportunity for suppliers who can meet high-quality standards while offering competitive pricing. Such tenders are especially advantageous for SMEs aiming to expand their reach by participating in public procurement processes aligned with the Global Procurement Agreement (GPA).

## Notice

Heriot-Watt University is seeking contractor(s) to supply, deliver and install two dielectric deposition systems capable of depositing a range of high-quality dielectric layers

### Lot Information

Magnetron Sputter PVD System

Heriot-Watt University wishes to purchase within this lot a system which can perform deposition of dielectric thin films based on magnetron sputtering physical vapour deposition (PVD) technology

PECVD System

Heriot-Watt University wishes to purchase within this lot a system which can perform deposition of dielectric thin films based on plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) technology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533676 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,838 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOORFIELD NANOTECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533676
- 28 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524859

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524859
  Purchase of Dielectric Deposition Systems - Heriot-Watt University is seeking contractor(s) to supply, deliver and install two dielectric deposition systems capable of depositing a range of high-quality dielectric layers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533676
  Purchase of Dielectric Deposition Systems - Heriot-Watt University is seeking contractor(s) to supply, deliver and install two dielectric deposition systems capable of depositing a range of high-quality dielectric layers

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- http://hw.ac.uk
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