Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
Contact
Natasha Murray
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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
Supply and commissioning of an Atomic Layer Deposition Coating System
Reference number
UOS-36340-2025
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Notice relates to an open tender above the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods related to research and development equipment required by the University of Strathclyde's (Contracting Authority) Institute of Photonics department. The Contracting Authority envisions a single supplier shall undertake the contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an Atomic Layer Deposition Coating system at a University of Strathclyde Lab facility, located in the Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) specified cleanroom.
The equipment is grant funded by the Wolfson Foundation to advance scientific investigation in neuro-technology.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31712100 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance
The University of Strathclyde
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Institute of Photonics is seeking to complement their cleanroom micro-fabrication facility equipment with an Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system.
It is envisioned that the equipment will form atomic-scale precision deposition of oxide materials that will include but not be limited to:
1 Hafnium Oxide (HfO2)
2 Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
The equipment will be used to to advance scientific investigation in neuro-technology and operated by PhD students, Postdoctoral Research Associates and Technicians within the Institute of Photonics.
The Contracting Authority anticipates that the contract will be for a duration of twenty (24) months. The Contracting Authority requires a supplier that can fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements:
1 Thermally activated monolayer oxide deposition
2 HfO2 and SiO2 oxides deposition with added capability for Titania (TiO2) and Alumina (AlO3)
3 Capability to expand the range of deposited material
4 High variety of film stacking capability
5 Highly conformal and uniform deposition including in recesses
6 The capability for system update to future-proof the system usage
Please refer to the full list of requirements and tender documentation available via PCST.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
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 it's sole discretion exercise this option.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
4B.1.2 Turnover
Bidders will be required to have an average yearly turnover of a minimum of 500,000.00 GBP for the last 3 years.
4B.5.1a - 4B.5.3 Insurances
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10m GBP
Public and Product Liability Insurance = 10m GBP
Professional Indemnity Insurance = NOT USED
In respect of any one incident and unlimited as to number of claims, and adequate insurances covering all the Contractor's other liabilities in terms of the Contract
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
4C.1.2 Previous Experience Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Bidders will be required to provide three (3) examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the equipment as stated in the Contract Notice.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-008702
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
16 July 2025
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
16 July 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29263. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Voluntary Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:
https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
The Contracting Authority acknowledges that is procurement activities have a significant impact on the environment, society and the economy. The Contracting Authority recognises that Community Benefits are a key component in maximising social, economic and environmental benefits. The achievements and delivery of Community Benefits can contribute to the University of Strathclyde's strategic Plan 2030. The Contracting Authority proposes to use a Voluntary Approach to Community Benefits for this requirement; This approach is to encourage the Tenderer to offer Community Benefits post Tender Submission. These offered Community Benefits will not form part of the contractual obligation and will not form part of the consideration at Tender evaluation stage.
(SC Ref:800195)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
Country
United Kingdom