Tender

908 - Direct-Write Optical Lithography Tool

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

10 May 2024 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University is currently seeking a single supplier for a procurement opportunity titled "908 - Direct-Write Optical Lithography Tool" in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. This tender involves the provision of a direct-write optical lithography system/tool to pattern photoresist directly on semiconductor wafers, with a contract value of £180,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period ending on 11th June 2024 and the contract period expected to start on 1st January 2025 and end on 31st December 2025. Aston University in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is the buying organization for this procurement.

This procurement opportunity for a direct-write optical lithography tool by Aston University presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in providing semiconductor fabrication equipment and services for photonics and electronic devices are well-suited to compete in this tender. By meeting the specific project requirements outlined by Aston University, interested businesses can secure a contract and engage in the supply of critical equipment for the university's semiconductor fabrication facility initiative.

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Notice Title

908 - Direct-Write Optical Lithography Tool

Notice Description

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston university is creating a III-V semiconductor fabrication facility. At this time, we are seeking a single supplier to provide a direct-write optical lithography system/tool to pattern photoresist directly on semiconductor wafers of up to 8" for photonics and electronic devices. 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-b9194eea-dddb-4aed-adec-9587edd2706f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae38907-1a83-4a42-84a0-592cbfe52dd1
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 (above threshold)
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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
Jacob Rankine
Contact Email
j.rankine@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212043000

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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