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SPAD Silicon Chips

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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29 Jan 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, a public law body based in Edinburgh, has recently completed a procurement process for the manufacture of 60 silicon chips using 65nm CMOS imaging technology with single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). This contract, valued at USD 100,000, was awarded to Etesian Semiconductor Ltd. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and it has been officially awarded as of the date signed on 25th January 2019. This procurement falls under the goods category and supports a European Research Council project aimed at advancing academic research in optical microscopy for understanding biological cell disease mechanisms.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses, especially those specialising in semiconductor manufacturing and related technologies, to engage with a renowned academic institution. Companies with expertise in high-precision chip fabrication or those that can demonstrate unique capabilities in CMOS technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in similar fields. Collaborations with educational institutions can enhance visibility and open further pathways for growth in research and technological advancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPAD Silicon Chips

Notice Description

Manufacture of 60 silicon chips in a 65nm CMOS imaging technology with single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Manufacture of 60 silicon chips in a 65nm CMOS imaging technology with single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). These chips are being purchased for a European Research Council research project: 'Total Photon' (no. 339747) for the purposes of academic research regarding the use of optical microscopy to enhance the understanding of biological cell disease mechanisms. These chips are a respin of an already deisgned chip from TowerJazz Semiconductor who are linked with the supplier. Under Regulation 6(1bi) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000571647
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343373
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

30237475 - Electric sensors

31712354 - Transistor chips

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Fergus Martin
Contact Email
fergus.martin@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETESIAN SEMICONDUCTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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