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Sputtering Tool

Issued by Rijksuniversiteit Groningen · via TenderNed — Netherlands

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Published
8 Aug 2026
Closes
30 Sept 2026, 10:00 UTC
Value
EUR 800,000
Reference
TN605625
Location
Netherlands
Sector
Manufacturing & Supply
Type
goods

Details

Scope of the Contract The scope of this Contract for the Sputtering tool  includes the following:

For the execution of high-level scientific research within the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, the availability of an advanced sputter deposition system is essential. This equipment enables the fabrication of high-quality thin films from a wide range of materials, including metals, alloys and insulating materials. Such thin films are essential for a broad range of research activities in the fields of nanotechnology, materials science and functional systems.

The intended sputtering system will be integrated into the existing facilities of the Zernike Nanolab and must be suitable for use within a shared academic research environment. The system will be used for both routine deposition processes and advanced experiments requiring a high degree of process stability, reproducibility and material purity. This will enable the development and characterization of new material combinations, multilayers and structures, thereby contributing to the scientific output and research ambitions of the institute.

In addition, the sputtering system will play an important role in the education and training of PhD candidates and students. Access to modern deposition equipment enables users to gain practical experience with thin-film technology and vacuum processes, thereby supporting the development of technical and scientific expertise within the organization.

A minimum warranty period of three (3) years is included, covering defects in materials, workmanship and installation, including parts and labour, as well as timely remote and on-site technical support in the event of equipment malfunction. A service contract for at least three (3) years is included, covering preventive maintenance, calibration, software updates and technical support. User and technical staff training for safe and effective operation and basic maintenance of the system is included.

Contracting authority: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Type of contract: Leveringen

Procedure: Openbaar

National or European: Europees

Legal framework: Aanbestedingswet 2012

Notice form: Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling

CPV codes: 38000000-5 Laboratoriuminstrumenten, optische en precisie-instrumenten (uitgezonderd brillen)

Estimated value (excl. VAT): EUR 800,000

Place of performance (NUTS): NEDERLAND

TenderNed reference: TN605625

TED publication: 551904-2026

Tender platform: Mercell — https://s2c.mercell.com/today/227292

Tender documents and submission are on tenderned.nl.

Context for bidders

We hold 2 notices from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, going back to August 2026 — 2 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure and Manufacturing & Supply. There are 102 open Manufacturing & Supply tenders in Netherlands. This one closes in 4 days.

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