ClosedLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Thin Film Deposition System[E11]

United KingdomExeterUniversity of Exeter[E1]

Deadline[E4]: Buyer's deadline: 14 Jan 2025, 12:00 UTC. UTC: 14 Jan 2025, 12:00 UTC.
Value: Not stated
Procedure[E8]: Open procedureOne stage: bids go in by the deadline
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Original notice

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What they want: The physics and astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a thin film deposition system, capable of depositing a wide array of materials, including, metals, semiconductors and dielectrics. The system should have a robust stainless steel chamber, high throughput vacuum system and be computer controlled.
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Published[E9]: 6 Dec 2024
Source: UK Contracts Finder (OCDS) (opens in a new tab)
Last checked: 31 hours ago

About the requirement · From the notice

The physics and astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a thin film deposition system, capable of depositing a wide array of materials, including, metals, semiconductors and dielectrics. The system should have a robust stainless steel chamber, high throughput vacuum system and be computer controlled. The system should also have the capability to perform reactive ion sputtering using nitrogen and/or oxygen gases.[E5]

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Delivery location: South West, United Kingdom.[E6]

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Eligibility and requirements

DetailDelivery location: South West, United Kingdom.[E6]
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University of Exeter

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E1
The buyer is University of Exeter.
Document 1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e-808857, field /buyer/name, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E2
The notice is classified under CPV 38000000 (Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)).
Document 1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e-808857, field /tender/classification/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E3
Contracts Finder publishes United Kingdom procurement.
“ENG”
Document 1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e-808857, field /tender, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E4
Tenders must be submitted by 14 Jan 2025, 12:00 UTC.
“2025-01-14T12:00:00Z”
Document 1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e-808857, field /tender/tenderPeriod/endDate, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E5
The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.
“The physics and astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a thin film deposition system, capable of depositing a wide array of materials, including, metals, semiconductors and dielectrics. The system should have a robust stainless steel chamber, high…”
Document 1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e-808857, field /tender/description, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E6
Delivery location: South West, United Kingdom.
Document 1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e-808857, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E7
This is a call for competition. Suppliers can respond.
“tender”
Document 1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e-808857, field /tag, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E8
The procedure is: Open procedure.
Document 1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e-808857, field /tender/procurementMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E9
The notice was published on 6 Dec 2024.
“2024-12-06T13:38:37Z”
Document 1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e-808857, field /tender/documents/0/datePublished, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E10
Contracts Finder gives the tender status as active.
Document 1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e-808857, field /tender/status, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E11
The notice is titled "Thin Film Deposition System".
Document 1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e-808857, field /tender/title, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

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Updates

First seen · 28 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC
The deadline (2025-01-14T12:00:00.000Z) has passed.
Source document 1b2f8c24-0e69-4053-b941-164e6423e21e-808857