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Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is currently in the tender stage of procuring a "Die Bonding System," under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)." This open procedure below the threshold is designed to acquire a die attach/bonding system capable of conducting various bonding processes for prototyping and light production runs. The tender, which was published on 1st July 2026, is active and open for submissions until 16th July 2026. The project, valued at £215,000, is set for delivery across locations including British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The procurement process prioritises SMEs and is expected to commence on 27th July 2026, concluding on 31st August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in developing semi-automated systems with recipe storage for reproducibility. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing customised bonding systems may find this project particularly lucrative, owing to the emphasis on flexibility and precision in operations. Companies within the United Kingdom and broader Europe will have a strategic advantage, considering the project's location requirements and the open procurement method designed to encourage diverse participation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Die Bonding System

Notice Description

Funding is available to purchase a die attach/bonding system capable of performing a wide range of bonding processes, including ultrasonic, flip-chip, and UV curing, which is suitable for prototyping and light production runs. As a result, a crucial aspect for any die attach system under is the ability to be used for bonding runs as small as a single die should this be required. This stipulation lends itself to a semi-automated (i.e. motorised) system, ideally with the capacity to store process recipes to maximise reproducibility should the system be used for light production runs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70b4946f-879f-4cc8-b8ca-342875acc7bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21933349-7465-49c1-a0c0-59f1caeb33ed
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 (below threshold)
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
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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