Tender

904 - Compound Semiconductor Plasma Processing Equipment

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

28 Nov 2023 at 20:32

Summary of the contracting process

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University is seeking a single supplier to provide a suite of plasma processing tools for a III-V semiconductor fabrication facility. The procurement is for ICP and RIE etching of semiconductor and dielectric materials, along with deposition of dielectric layers. The procurement method is open, with a tender deadline of 12th January 2024. The total contract value is £1,200,000. Aston University is the buying organization, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The industry category is laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This tender from Aston University presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to supply plasma processing tools for semiconductor fabrication. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. The contract period starts on 1st November 2024 and runs until 31st October 2028, providing a long-term opportunity for growth and collaboration with Aston University in advancing semiconductor technology.

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Notice Title

904 - Compound Semiconductor Plasma Processing Equipment

Notice Description

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston university is creating a III-V semiconductor fabrication facility. As a consequence, we are seeking a single supplier to provide a suite of plasma processing tools for: * ICP Etch of semiconductor materials (e.g. GaAs, GaN, InP, GaSb) * RIE Etch of dielectric materials (e.g. SiO2, SiNx) and metals (e.g. Au, Ge, Cr, Ti, Pt, Pd) * Deposition of dielectric layers (e.g. SiO2, SiNx) 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-b5fd17-5591d796-f4b0-448b-bf31-74bb59c2bb93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be2440e-7977-4792-b353-44a668924856
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
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 4-5 years
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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