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Wet-thermal oxidation furnace

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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23 May 2023 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff University has completed a procurement process for acquiring a wet-thermal oxidation furnace for the oxidation of III-V compound semiconductors. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to ALOXTEC, a large-scale supplier based in France, with a contract value of £267,364 signed on 20th February 2023. The procurement was necessitated by the need to upgrade their existing system to handle 200mm wafers for research and collaboration with industry partners. The tender was classified under the CPV code for Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying wet oxidation systems for semiconductor applications to engage with Cardiff University. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying thermal oxidation furnaces would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The current contract has been awarded, but potential future tenders in the same industry category could provide avenues for further business growth and collaboration with research institutions or industry partners.

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Notice Title

Wet-thermal oxidation furnace

Notice Description

A complete wet oxidation system is required for the oxidation of III-V compound semiconductors, primarily for vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) and ridge waveguide applications

Lot Information

Lot 1

A complete wet oxidation system is required for the oxidation of III-V compound semiconductors, primarily for vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) and ridge waveguide applications. We currently own an ALOXTEC system that was purchased in 2017. It was purchased as a 4" capable system but was upgraded to a 150mm capability following a period of joint development between ALOXTEC (formerly AET) and the ICS. We need to upgrade this system to handle 200mm wafers to continue with our research output and collaboration with our industry partners.

Procurement Information

We currently own an ALOXTEC system that was purchased in 2017. It was purchased as a 4" capable system but was upgraded to a 150mm capability following a period of joint development between ALOXTEC (formerly AET) and the ICS. We need to upgrade this system to handle 200mm wafers to continue with our research output and collaboration with our industry partners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cecc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014691-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£267,364 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALOXTEC

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