UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
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Supply of Dual-Chamber Molecular Beam Epitaxy System to University of Sheffield

Awarded 30 Apr 2025

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Awarded30 Apr 2025
Value£4,878,210.00
RegionFinland
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 2mo ago1y 4mo term
Awarded 30 Apr 2025Expired 31 Aug 2026

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to DCA Instruments Oy for the supply of a dual-growth chamber Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) System for the EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility (NEF).

The system, divided into two lots (MBE System and In-situ monitoring equipment), replaces two existing VG reactors and is intended to enhance semiconductor wafer production for academia and industry.

The contract value is £4,878,210.

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