Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: SME InnovaTIon Accelerator (TIA), ERDF funded

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

19 Aug 2022 at 08:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University in Middlesbrough has initiated a tender for the procurement of an SME InnovaTIon Accelerator (TIA), ERDF funded project relating to microfabrication equipment. This tender falls under the Semiconductors industry category and has a total value of £50,000 in GBP. The procurement method is a selective process with an accelerated negotiated procedure. The tender period ends on 2nd September 2022, with a contract period starting on 12th September 2022 and ending on 31st May 2023 in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in the microfabrication industry. Businesses interested in providing microfabrication equipment, installation, and training services for PDMS devices may find this tender attractive. The nature of the project suggests that companies with experience in microfabrication technology and semiconductor manufacturing would be best suited to compete. The accelerated procurement procedure indicates a swift decision-making process, offering a competitive edge to businesses responsive to tight timelines and efficient solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: SME InnovaTIon Accelerator (TIA), ERDF funded

Notice Description

This is ERDF funded. A.Microfabrication Station UV Lamp: 365nm, Automated loading of wafer and exposure, adjustable power up to 44mW/cm2. Include virgin glass 5inches mask for exposure with plastic mask. Spin Coater: 12000rpm, polypropylene housing, vacuum chuck for wafer, vacuum chuck for fragments. Alignment tool, removable process chamber liner. Plasma Cleaner: Glass plate, high vacuum pump, interconnection tubing and fitting. B.Accessory kit for SU8 mould processing All items necessary to perform photolithography processes with liquid resins, including simple scotch tape, wafer stainless tweezer, silicon wafers, thermometer/hygrometer or macro-pipette. C.Accessory kit for PDMS micro-structured device replication All items necessary needed to perform PDMS micro-structured replication, including plastic petri dish, scalpel, microscope cover slide, blow air gun, syringe for chemical dispensing. D.Installation and Training Installation of the equipment with and options for both remote and on-site training on the global microfabrication process. A fume hood will be provided. E.Overall requirements The equipment set should allow creation of PDMS devices with feature sizes of 2M and have the capability of being easily upgraded and expanded as required. Documentation of microfabrication system should include explanation of correct use of the system and maintenance. The system with a one-year warranty and comply with all relevant university as well as national health and safety requirements. If a range of hardware is available that meet the requirements then indicate how each one meets the requirements. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fda3120-472f-44ed-8e88-f35d8220e756
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5218ef0-178f-4c16-9332-5c7888ef15a9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31712330 - Semiconductors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2022 - 31 May 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BX
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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