Tender

Thermal Imaging IR Camera System

COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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Tender

12 Nov 2020 at 13:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited is initiating a tender for a "Thermal Imaging IR Camera System" as part of its efforts to develop a modular prototype package assembly and test facility for compound semiconductor devices. This procurement falls under the electrical equipment and apparatus category, with a total estimated value of £170,000, and bids are due by 27th November 2020. The installation of the equipment is expected to take place at their Innovation Centre in Newport, Wales, by March 2021, and will support various commercial opportunities within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of advanced thermal imaging systems, particularly those with capabilities in optical and precision equipment. Companies that specialise in manufacturing, installation, and support services for high-tech electronic devices would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement is open and designed to accelerate vendor engagement due to the specificity of the requirements, making it an ideal opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their market presence in the semiconductor industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thermal Imaging IR Camera System

Notice Description

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 capability to demonstrate feasibility and undertake small volume prototype builds. As a part of the package assembly research and development methodology, we require an IR thermal imaging system to validate compound semiconductor-based package/module/PCB thermal designs and potentially to test materials. This equipment shall be capable of capturing transient temperature profile of power devices and modules, ideally in the 10s of kHz regime (with window/sub window options), with high spatial optical resolution, ideally down to 5-10 m range, and high thermal sensitivity, with ~ +-2% or 2 oC precision (whichever is higher precision), covering up to 300 oC. The system shall also allow flexibility to measure high optical resolution images as well as large field of views, for example in the 10s of mm range as well as 10s of cm range, with its optics options, including lens mounting accessories (tubes, mounts, interchangeable rigs and so forth), with an acquisition time less than 1s. The mounting optics and camera aperture shall match such that vignetting be avoided. This system will be used mostly for Power Electronics packages, and will be useful for RF and photonics packages, as well. Flexibility of the system for various lens mounting and frequency modulation options (for the detector) will be required. The camera focus shall be easy. If the detector is cooled by active means, a vibration isolator should be needed, depending on the distortion in the thermal image, to minimize vibration due to the cooling unit. An additional sample translation stage (x-y) with a position sensitivity lower than the best achievable optical resolution of the system shall be required for accurate thermal images and possible future upgrades of the system. Maximum weight the stage can withstand shall be adequate for thermal imaging of electronic systems. The system shall provide a thermal image analysis software and provide options for software development kits (SDK), for example compatible with LabVIEW, MATLAB and so forth, for extended application ranges. The manufacturer/authorised vendor shall install the system at the Innovation Centre, CSA Catapult, within the Advanced Packaging Laboratory, 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. The manufacturer/authorised vendor shall install the system at the Innovation Centre, CSA Catapult, by March 2021. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and receive the procurement documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference ICT-2020-042 in the subject field.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9011571-ac45-4e6d-89a4-5cbe0fd926a0
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 13 Dec 2023 2-3 years
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
COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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