Planning

Magnetron Sputter Deposition Tool

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, Scotland, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Magnetron Sputter Deposition Tool. This tender, primarily aimed at the education industry, involves acquiring an argon-based magnetron sputtering system for sequential deposition of metals, destined to be used for academic research in a cleanroom micro-fabrication facility. The key date for future notice is 31 January 2025, and the tender is valued at £65,000. The procurement method is a planned procurement notice under the Open Contracting Data Standard, specifically for the goods category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced materials processing equipment, particularly those with experience in semiconductor fabrication tools. Companies providing small-scale, precision deposition systems suitable for academic and research environments would be well-suited to compete. Meeting the requirement for sequential deposition of metals like Titanium, Gold, and Aluminium, combined with the capability for complete conformal coating on micron-scale patterns, will be critical. Overall, this is an ideal opportunity for businesses to expand their presence in the academic and research institution market by showcasing their expertise in high-precision deposition technologies.

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Notice Title

Magnetron Sputter Deposition Tool

Notice Description

Argon-based magnetron sputtering system for sequential deposition of metals. The deposition should be made with a direct current method over up to 4" wafer area. The deposition should also be conformal to features present on the wafers. The ideal system will be employed for academic research and located within a cleanroom micro-fabrication facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Institute of Photonics is seeking to complement their cleanroom micro-fabrication facility equipment with a metal deposition tool for contacting semiconductor light-emitting devices based on Gallium Nitride, for example but not limited to. The system is primarily destined to be employed for academic research. It is purposed to be a downgrade from existing industrial-scale legacy equipment. The system sought after is destined to provide the capability for sequential deposition of at least 3 metal targets, containing namely Titanium, Gold and Aluminium in a direct current (DC) mode only. The targets should be of small size, ideally with a 2" diameter range. The system should do the deposition within an Argon environment with sample rotation. Thickness deposition monitor is not compulsory but would be considered favourably. Similarly, substrate heating would be considered as a positive option for the system. The sample loaded can be as small as a single 4" wafer. An important parameter of the deposition is the complete conformal coating capability of micron-scale patterns of at least 10 um lateral sizes and step height of at least 5 um.. The University is publishing this PIN for initial Market Research and Engagement purposes. The University may conduct further market engagement with the suppliers that note interest in this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785458
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519976
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Natasha Murray
Contact Email
natasha.murray@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519976
    Magnetron Sputter Deposition Tool - Argon-based magnetron sputtering system for sequential deposition of metals. The deposition should be made with a direct current method over up to 4" wafer area. The deposition should also be conformal to features present on the wafers. The ideal system will be employed for academic research and located within a cleanroom micro-fabrication facility.

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