Award

Lapping and Polishing Machine

COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2022 at 12:43

TenderAmendment

07 May 2021 at 15:48

Tender

05 May 2021 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited seeking tenders for a lapping and polishing machine. This procurement is classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment (not including glasses) and is located in Newport, Wales. The tender, identified as ICT-2021-048, is currently at the award stage, with the contract value estimated between £80,000 and £120,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 19th May 2021, with the contract expected to commence from 31st May 2021 and concluding on 30th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in precision machinery and component fabrication. Companies that can provide innovative solutions capable of handling a variety of materials and meet rigorous operational requirements are well-suited to compete. SMEs with expertise in the installation, training, and maintenance of technical equipment would particularly benefit from engaging in this procurement, enhancing their market presence through collaboration with a leading research and development organisation.

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Notice Title

Lapping and Polishing Machine

Notice Description

Scope The Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult is creating a modular, flexible, accelerated prototype package assembly and test facility for RF, Photonics, and Power compound semiconductor devices, modules, and systems. The facility enables research, proof of concept and provides the capability to demonstrate the feasibility and undertake small volume prototype builds as the system is not for mass production. As a part of the package assembly research and development methodology, we require a lapping and polishing machine to handle a wide range of metals and ceramics (copper, aluminium, titanium, beryllium, molybdenum, alumina, zirconium oxide and fused silica, silicon carbide and silicon nitride) for packaging purposes. This equipment shall be capable of lapping and polishing a wide range of 3D printed metal and ceramics from 25 um up to 50 nm and also from 25 um down to 50 um. The Machine or combination of machines shall be capable of polishing 2D and 3D parts. The size of the parts to be processed ranges from 130 x 130 x130 to 250 x 250 x 250 mm and suppliers can submit separate quotes for various systems with different lapping plate dimension ranging from 15" to 28". Detail of a machine or combination of machines for polishing 3D surface i.e., non-flat surfaces and consumables is required as part of the tender. The system will be used mostly in the Packaging Team to support power electronics, RF and photonics packaging applications. The manufacturer/authorised vendor shall install the system at the Innovation Centre, CSA Catapult, which will be equipped with access to all power and services for full installation and operation and be used to support contract research and development or commercial opportunities within the UK. The manufacturer/authorised vendor is also responsible for providing necessary training, warranty, and service/maintenance support. System Outline The system is expected to be robust to handle the material listed above with a means of extracting dust and waste fluid from the enclosed space. The speed of the machine required for the 2D parts polishing must be adjustable with automatic plate flatness control and composed of automatic slurry dispense. The machine should be fully programmable requiring little skill to operate. A system solution is required that is flexible and upgradable in the future. The system should also include user software, installation and training. The machine or combination of machines shall be able to achieve lapping and polishing to the required level. The machine shall be fully programmable with an enclosed workspace with adjustable pneumatic pressure on the part. The supplier shall provide detailed information on the processes involved and consumables required for the lapping and polishing process including ultrasonic cleaning. Also, a list of any metrology tools required for the processes is needed. Additional information: The estimated value of the contract is PS80,000 to PS120,000 including good to meet the requirements, installation, training, options and extensions. The system will must be invoiced and delivered before the end of September 2021. To express interest in this opportunity and receive the procurement documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference ICT-2020-048 in the subject field.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c8d9693-e26d-46dc-8f05-530fa3109658
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a68e2ff-1be5-44d5-921b-926a58275105
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGIS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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