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UKRI-4708 - 12inch mask and wafer semiconductor processing

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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11 Mar 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the award stage of the procurement process for "UKRI-4708 - 12inch mask and wafer semiconductor processing." This procurement falls under the industry category of transistor chips and is based in Oxfordshire, UKJ14. The contract, worth $751,167 USD, was signed on 12th February 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the protection of exclusive intellectual property rights. The awarded supplier for this contract is CERN (European Organization For Nuclear Research).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in semiconductor processing, particularly those with expertise in 12inch mask and wafer technologies. Companies that can leverage unique intellectual property rights or offer specialised services in this field stand to benefit the most. The value and specificity of this contract suggest substantial growth prospects for well-established players in semiconductor manufacturing and research collaborations. Therefore, specialized semiconductor service providers should consider similar opportunities to partner with entities like UKRI for future projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4708 - 12inch mask and wafer semiconductor processing

Notice Description

12inch mask and wafer semiconductor processing

Procurement Information

protection of IP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008655-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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


CPV Codes

31712354 - Transistor chips

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£751,167 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERN (EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH

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