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A sputtering deposition system, specifically for the production of high-quality superconducting thin films

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Original title: Eine Sputter-Abscheidungsanlage, speziell für die Herstellung von qualitativ hochwertigen supraleitenden Dünnschichten

EPFL-Scientific Equipment

Published: Sep 25, 2026

Updated: Sep 28, 2026

Source: SIMAP Switzerland

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the architecture and engineering, education and training and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Higher Education and Manufacturing. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through SIMAP Switzerland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the architecture and engineering sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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EPFL, in close collaboration with the University of Geneva (UNIGE), plans to acquire a state-of-the-art sputtering deposition system specifically designed for the production of high-quality superconducting thin films. The system will be installed and operated at the EPFL Center of MicroNanotechnology (EPFL CMi). The CMi is a centralized facility for micro- and nanofabrication serving all EPFL faculties and open to external universities as well as local industrial partners (over 600 active users per year). The new system will be used for cutting-edge research in the field of single-photon detectors, aiming to bridge the gap between laboratory fabrication and industrial production by enabling deposition on 200 mm diameter wafers. Particular attention will be paid not only to the quality of the depositions and the superconducting properties of the thin films, but also to the user-friendliness of the systems, their ease and speed of learning for new users, and their flexible yet robust process control capabilities in an R&D environment. Great importance is also attached to the proximity and responsiveness of the supplier regarding all technical support and process support. In line with the requirements of EPFL and the scientific objectives of CMi and UNIGE, special attention will be paid to the following points: • Quality, reproducibility, and uniformity of superconducting thin films. • Integration with our infrastructures.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from SIMAP Switzerland and was originally published on September 25, 2026. Last refreshed 24 days ago. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About EPFL-Scientific Equipment

EPFL-Scientific Equipment has issued 52 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 12 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Switzerland. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and SIMAP Switzerland. Most recent publication: October 22, 2026.

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