Tender

Wide-Bandgap Dynamic Reliability & Robustness Power Characterisation Tester

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick has initiated an open tender process for the procurement of a Wide-Bandgap Dynamic Reliability & Robustness Power Characterisation Tester. This tender falls within the "goods" category, specifically targeting measuring and testing instruments in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. Set in the UK, the tender's key deadlines include an enquiry period concluding on 22 December 2025, with tender submissions ending on 7 January 2026, and an award decision expected by 28 January 2026. The procurement process adheres to an open procedure, facilitating wide participation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in developing or supplying advanced semiconductor testing equipment, particularly those focusing on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies. With a gross contract value of £332,400, companies with capabilities in precision measurement and evaluation instruments could significantly benefit. The open procedure allows for diverse competition, welcoming entities of varied sizes and expertise levels to contribute innovative solutions to the University’s testing and characterisation requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wide-Bandgap Dynamic Reliability & Robustness Power Characterisation Tester

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a Dynamic Reliability & Robustness Power Characterisation Tester designed for testing wide bandgap (SiC and GaN) power semiconductor device. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080719-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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)

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£277,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£277,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Sophie Talbot
Contact Email
sophie.talbot@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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