Planning

Sub-Micron Die Bonder

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, a public authority sub-central government body, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Sub-Micron Die Bonder." This equipment is intended to support their work in Heterogeneous Integration for Microelectronics and Semiconductor Systems. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and is located in the UKE32 region of the United Kingdom. Indicative quotations were sought in November 2025, and a preliminary market engagement notice was published on 9th December 2025. The procurement process is still in the planning phase with future notice anticipated to be released on 16th December 2025. The estimated contract value is £380,000, with a planned contract period from 2nd March 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing advanced semiconductor equipment. The contract is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in die bonding technologies. Companies capable of delivering a range of semiconductor bonding solutions, such as die to wafer and wafer to wafer bonding, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement can provide a platform for business growth through collaboration with a prestigious university, potentially leading to further research and development opportunities.

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Notice Title

Sub-Micron Die Bonder

Notice Description

We are seeking equipment that can provide a wide range of bonding technologies to cater for semiconductor die to wafer, die to chip, wafer to wafer, fli-chip and other semiconductor chiplet bonding, to support our work in Heterogeneous Integration for Microelectronics and Semiconductor Systems.

Planning Information

Indicative quotations for budgetary purposes, were sought from two potential providers in November 2025, by one of the academic members of staff team at the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f213
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081169-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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