Provision of Consultancy Support for Operation of MOVPE Reactor

Concepts

• glasgow
• technical analysis
• scotland
• consultancy services
• provision of consultancy support
• purch1932 provision of consultancy support
• operation of movpe reactor
• website support desk
• consultancy support
• public contracts scotland

Location

Description

PURCH1932 Provision of Consultancy Support for Operation of MOVPE Reactor for a period of 36 months with the possibility of an extension of a further 12 months. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the ‘Contact Us’ option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Total Quantity or Scope

The James Watt School of Engineering operates an MOCVD facility based at Sivers Photonics site in Hamilton, Scotland, and requires consultancy support in the operation, and maintenance of an Aixtron 3x2” EpiLab, and in delivery of advanced As/P based electronic and photonic structures. Additionally, characterization of the epi-wafers, recipe writing and modification, and training of other members of the research team is required. Please refer to the ITT for additional information.

Renewal Options

The option of an extension of a further 12 months

CPV Codes

• 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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