Tender

908 - Direct-Write Optical Lithography Tool

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

19 Jun 2024 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University is seeking a supplier for a direct-write optical lithography system to pattern photoresist on semiconductor wafers. The procurement involves the provision of equipment for a III-V semiconductor fabrication facility, with a contract period starting on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with a tender closing on July 22, 2024. The procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category, with the buying organisation being Aston University located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender from Aston University presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The project's focus on III-V semiconductor fabrication for photonics and electronic devices opens avenues for businesses specialising in semiconductor technologies and precision equipment manufacturing. Interested suppliers should review the project-specific requirements on Aston University's e-tendering portal to understand the full scope of the opportunity.

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Notice Title

908 - Direct-Write Optical Lithography Tool

Notice Description

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston university is creating a III-V semiconductor fabrication facility. At this time, we are seeking a single supplier to provide a direct-write optical lithography system/tool to pattern photoresist directly on semiconductor wafers of up to 8" for photonics and electronic devices. The full project specific requirements and equipment specification can be found within the project question set on Aston University's e-tendering portal ProContract under Section 11 - Project Specific Requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17acfa3b-8e32-4e86-8c15-f18a1a591166
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2893db04-59d9-4694-a777-4738a6a73e41
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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