Tender

Production of Metasurfaces

  • University of Huddersfield

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-023766

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03efa1

Published 14 August 2023, 4:06pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Huddersfield

Queensgate

Huddersfield

HD1 3DH

Contact

Alex Carter

Email

a.j.carter2@hud.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1484256515

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.hud.ac.uk

one.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Research-and-experimental-development-services./2868D85K84

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Production of Metasurfaces

Reference number

HUD-CE-022

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The University of Huddersfield intends to appoint a supplier to provide metasurfaces for an extended period of time.

These metasurfaces will be designed to act as optical components in a variety of optical metrology instruments that are currently under development. The different nanostructures to be formed on the surface allow the phase delay light experiences to be varied, allowing a flat optic with a thickness of the order of the wavelength of light to be created. These elements are designed to function using optical wavelengths of light, somewhere in the region of 660 nm. These elements will be used to reshape wavefront, divide light into its different wavelengths and manipulate its polarisation.

The University requires a supplier to manufacture, deliver and acceptance test the metasurfaces.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £210,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Main site or place of performance

YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Huddersfield intends to appoint a supplier to provide metasurfaces as per the specification, for an extended period of time.

These metasurfaces will be designed to act as optical components in a variety of optical metrology instruments that are currently under development. The different nanostructures to be formed on the surface allow the phase delay light experiences to be varied, allowing a flat optic with a thickness of the order of the wavelength of light to be created. These elements are designed to function using optical wavelengths of light, somewhere in the region of 660 nm. These elements will be used to reshape wavefront, divide light into its different wavelengths and manipulate its polarisation.

The University requires a supplier to manufacture, deliver and acceptance test the metasurfaces.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The contract period for this agreement is initially 2 and a half years, plus the option to extend it for a further 5 12-month periods, subject to continued demand, satisfactory performance, and pricing. Meaning the contract length is up to a maximum of 7 and a half years.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2868D85K84


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.5) Information about reserved contract

The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

Accelerated procedure

Justification:

Procurement timescale 31 days

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

13 September 2023

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

13 September 2023

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

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GO Reference: GO-2023814-PRO-23643881

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

University of Huddersfield

Queensgate

Huddersfield

HD1 3DH

Email

procurement@hud.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 148425651

Country

United Kingdom