PURCH2923 Provision of Electrochemical Capacitance Voltage Test System
University of GlasgowEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
8 June 2026
Published
8 May 2026
Type
goods
Overview
PURCH2923 Provision of Electrochemical Capacitance Voltage Test System Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected.
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Provision of Contract Agreement for Electrochemical Capacitance Voltage Test System for a Minimum Period of 12 Months with the Option to Extend for Two Further Periods of up to 12 Months The University has a requirement for an electrochemical capacitance-voltage (ECV) profiling system capable of performing measurements of dopant levels (both p- and n-type, e.g. Zn, Si, etc.) in epitaxial III-V compound semiconductor materials (e.g. GaAs, InP, GaN, etc.) used in semiconductor photonics and electronics device research. Please refer to the ‘PURCH2923 - Schedule 1A – ITT’ for further details and specification.
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Additional details
This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT).
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A Scottish university needs to rent or lease an electrochemical capacitance-voltage (ECV) test system for measuring semiconductor materials used in research. The contract is for a minimum of 12 months with options to extend for two further 12-month periods. This is specialist laboratory equipment for measuring dopant levels in semiconductor compounds.
Requirements
- System must perform electrochemical capacitance-voltage (ECV) profiling measurements
- Must measure dopant levels in both p-type and n-type semiconductors (e.g. Zn, Si)
- Must be compatible with epitaxial III-V compound semiconductor materials (e.g. GaAs, InP, GaN)
- Minimum contract period of 12 months
- All tender submissions must be made via Public Contracts Scotland portal only — no paper copies accepted
- All queries must be submitted through Public Contracts Scotland portal — queries via other channels will not be answered
- Detailed technical specifications in Schedule 1A – ITT (you must review this document)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply (or lease/provide access to) a fully functional ECV profiling test system
- System must be capable of measuring dopant concentration profiles in semiconductor materials
- Maintain equipment functionality throughout the 12-month minimum period
- Support measurements on multiple semiconductor types including GaAs, InP, and GaN materials
- Ensure system is available for university research use in semiconductor photonics and electronics
How to Read This Tender
- 1This uses 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' (CPN) — this means the university will evaluate bids in two stages (SPD and ITT) and may negotiate with shortlisted suppliers rather than accepting the first bid received.
- 2The detailed technical specification is in 'Schedule 1A – ITT' which you must download and read carefully — the summary here doesn't cover all requirements.
- 3Check if this is a supply/sale, lease, rental, or service agreement — the wording 'Provision of' and '12 Month Period' suggests equipment leasing or service provision rather than outright purchase.
- 4Watch for the extension clauses — there are two optional 12-month extensions, so budget and plan for potential 36 months total, but it's not guaranteed.
- 5This is highly specialist equipment — only suppliers with ECV systems or access to them should bid. General lab suppliers won't be suitable.
Tips for Small Businesses
- This is a niche market — if you're an equipment distributor or service provider for laboratory instruments, check if you represent or can access ECV system manufacturers. Partnering with a manufacturer as a subcontractor may be more viable than bidding alone.
- Universities often value service continuity and training — consider bundling technical support, operator training, calibration services, and maintenance into your offer to stand out.
- Verify the extension options upfront — ask the buyer whether extensions are likely to be exercised. If the university plans to keep the equipment for 3 years, factor that into your pricing and resource planning.
Likely incumbents
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Becton Dickinson UK Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 4 Jun 2026 - 2
Raith GmbH
1 contract wonlatest 8 Jul 2026 - 3
Anton Paar
1 contract wonlatest 7 Jul 2026
Becton Dickinson UK Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Key Dates
Published
8 May 2026
Submission deadline
8 June 2026
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