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03 Aug 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Supply, Delivery and Installation of Laser Waveguide Writing Equipment," falling under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This open tender is being conducted through the PCS-Tender system, and is taking place at the University’s premises in Glasgow, United Kingdom (region UKM82). Key deadlines include the tender period end date on 4th September 2026 at 12:00 PM. This procurement process, which uses an open method, aims to establish a domestic advanced semiconductor packaging facility, addressing market needs by closing an identified gap in the supply chain.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in photonics packaging technologies and laser equipment manufacture, particularly those looking to establish or expand operations within the UK’s high-tech manufacturing sector. Companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, precision equipment would be well-suited to compete. The contract includes options for renewal and potential additional deliveries, implying long-term collaboration prospects. Moreover, the tender necessitates a demonstration of economic strength and prior relevant experience, favouring well-established suppliers with the capacity to manage large-scale delivery and fulfil stringent insurance requirements. Successful bidders can benefit from anchoring their expertise in a burgeoning UK industry, fostering innovation and business growth in an integrated, industry-led environment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and Installation of Laser Waveguide Writing Equipment

Notice Description

Background The UK urgently requires a sovereign, open-access advanced semiconductor packaging capability to close a well-evidenced market failure. Today, UK innovators in photonics and power electronics rely on overseas Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facilities for scaling to volume packaging, which fragments the supply chain, extends lead times, increases Intellectual Property (IP) leakage risk, and exposes critical technologies to geopolitical disruption. The National Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging (NCASP) is the missing link that converts research excellence into manufacturable products. NCASP is creating an integrated, industry-led scale-up facility that connects UK device design to domestic, high-volume packaging, test and metrology - reducing time-to-market and anchoring value onshore. Description The University of Strathclyde has a requirement for waveguide writing equipment capable of performing waveguide writing using laser beam for photonics packaging applications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Background The UK urgently requires a sovereign, open-access advanced semiconductor packaging capability to close a well-evidenced market failure. Today, UK innovators in photonics and power electronics rely on overseas Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facilities for scaling to volume packaging, which fragments the supply chain, extends lead times, increases Intellectual Property (IP) leakage risk, and exposes critical technologies to geopolitical disruption. The National Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging (NCASP) is the missing link that converts research excellence into manufacturable products. NCASP is creating an integrated, industry-led scale-up facility that connects UK device design to domestic, high-volume packaging, test and metrology - reducing time-to-market and anchoring value onshore. Description The University of Strathclyde has a requirement for waveguide writing equipment capable of performing waveguide writing using laser beam for photonics packaging applications.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: 12 months (if required maintenance and warranty)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073041-2026
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
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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