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Dual-growth chamber Molecular Beam Epitaxy System (2 Lots)

Awarded to DCA Instruments Oy

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD(buyer)

Published
Published 7 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 13 March 2025
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Overview

The University of Sheffield procured a dual-chamber Molecular Beam Epitaxy System for the EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility to enhance semiconductor wafer production capabilities for academia and industry. The contract was awarded to DCA Instruments Oy for £4,878,210 on 3 September 2025, and the system is now in delivery or complete. The system supports growth of arsenides/phosphides and arsenides/antimonides materials with full automation and 24/7 operational capability.

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Lots (2)

  • MBE System

    The system is replacing two existing VG reactors capable of 4" wafer growth of high-quality arsenides/phosphides and arsenides/antimonides, and should offer higher throughput thanks to automation of growth recipes for 24/7 operation, and integrated solutions allowing maintenance of critical components (such as ion gauges, cells) without breaking chamber vacuum.

    £4,750,000Won by DCA Instruments Oy

  • In-situ monitoring equipment

    As described within the tender documents

    £250,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£5,000,000
Procedure
Open
Published
7 February 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystemsLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4,878,210
Award date
3 September 2025
Contract period
— → 26 April 2027
Winner
  • DCA Instruments Oy

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  1. Contract

    3 October 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    7 February 2025

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