Tender

(NU/1833) Supply of a Maskless Aligner for Optical Lithography

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

15 Nov 2022 at 14:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University is inviting tenders for the supply of a Maskless Aligner for Optical Lithography. This procurement falls under the goods category and has an estimated value of £180,000. The deadline to express interest in this tender is Monday 12th December 2022 at 16:00 GMT. The contract period is set to start on 20th January 2023 and end on 31st May 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period will close on 15th December 2022. The University is situated in Newcastle, England, and the procurement will involve laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to provide a maskless aligner for optical lithography to support research activities at Newcastle University. Businesses in the precision equipment industry could be well-suited to compete in this tender due to the specific nature of the required equipment. The supply, delivery, and installation of the aligner, along with after-sales support, are crucial aspects that potential suppliers need to consider. Participation in this tender could lead to business growth opportunities for companies specializing in high-precision equipment manufacturing and supply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1833) Supply of a Maskless Aligner for Optical Lithography

Notice Description

There is a large and growing number of research groups from multiple schools across the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering at Newcastle University which would benefit from the rapid and cost-efficient prototyping capabilities of a maskless aligner for optical lithography. Therefore, we are looking to purchase a maskless aligner for optical lithography to meet this growing need. Such a system will enable us to rapidly and cost-efficiently fabricate electronic, photonic, and mechanical devices with microscale precision, high throughput, and superior reliability, thereby accelerating our University's research productivity and allowing us to explore new research frontiers on the microscale. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and help in installation of the equipment detailed in Invitation to Tender document to the University, with after-sales support and 24 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=d605e381-2564-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091 The contract reference is NU/1833. The deadline for expressing an interest in this tender is Monday 12th December 2022 at 16:00 hours GMT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb54eefe-53f2-4d80-b036-2fb2a5ffcd41
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
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
15 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2023 - 31 May 2023 1-6 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Dave Anderson
Contact Email
dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912085360

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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