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    ContractsPECVD System and Ion Beam Etching Equipment Procurement
    Awarded contract

    PECVD System and Ion Beam Etching Equipment Procurement

    Awarded
    £1.9m
    Published 4 Nov 2026

    University procurement opportunity for PECVD and ion beam etching equipment to support advanced materials research and semiconductor processing applications.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 4 Nov 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1.9m
    Published 4 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,899,495
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • OI
      Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    4 November 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The University is seeking to purchase a Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) System and Ion Beam Etching Tool for research and manufacturing applications. These specialized semiconductor processing instruments are essential for thin-film deposition and precision material etching. The PECVD system enables the creation of high-quality thin films through plasma-assisted chemical reactions, while the Ion Beam Etching Tool provides precise, directional material removal with minimal substrate damage. Qualified suppliers should have experience in advanced semiconductor equipment manufacturing, technical support capabilities, and installation services. The University welcomes inquiries from equipment vendors, distributors, and system integrators who can provide competitive pricing, warranty options, and training support.

    Track record

    10 awards · 10 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, University Of Edinburgh has awarded 10 contracts to 10 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd1× · 10%
    2. BECTON DICKINSON UK LTD1× · 10%
    3. KP Technology Ltd1× · 10%
    4. G RAD Services Ltd1× · 10%
    5. SPHEREA TEST & SERVICES1× · 10%
    6. Sartorius UK Limited1× · 10%

    +4 more suppliers

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED, BRUKER UK LIMITED, VWR International Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07b328

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    University Of Edinburgh
    Sector
    Research & Innovation