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Tabletop metrology SEM

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for a Tabletop metrology scanning electron microscope (SEM) to Bluescientific Ltd. The procurement process was completed on 21st October 2022. The SEM is required for characterisation and metrology of samples in the ICS cleanroom, essential for semiconductor device processing. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods.

This contract provides opportunities for suppliers of electron microscopes to engage in the development control of semiconductor device processing. Businesses specialising in high-resolution imaging equipment are well-suited to compete in this tender. Cardiff University, as the buyer, created a tender opportunity that supports the enhancement of the cleanroom process capabilities through advanced imaging technologies. Competing businesses should focus on offering innovative solutions to meet the university's requirements for improved semiconductor device processing.

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Notice Title

Tabletop metrology SEM

Notice Description

A tabletop scanning electron microscope (SEM) is required for the characterisation and metrology of samples during fabrication within the ICS cleanroom. This tool is integral for the development control of semiconductor device processing and would allow for the standardisation of various techniques within the cleanroom. A tabletop SEM would be utilised in the imaging of device structures where a standard optical microscope would not be suitable. Optical microscopes are fundamentally restricted to resolve to minimum features, of the order of, 1um in size due to the limited resolving power of visible light. However, SEMs are capable of resolving features of the order of <100 nm which in many cases is essential to achieve the process capabilities of the cleanroom.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-125856
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125856
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anthony Hale
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESCIENTIFIC

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