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Supply and Delivery of FPGA Based Configurable Multi-Instrument Source and Detector

University of Strathclyde

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05 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is buying an FPGA-based configurable multi-instrument source and detector. This is specialist electronic test and measurement equipment, classified under CPV 38000000, for the National Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging. The equipment will support an industry-led scale-up facility linking UK device design with domestic semiconductor packaging, testing and metrology. The requirement is for supply and delivery rather than construction or a consultancy service. Delivery is in Glasgow. The University is the buying organisation and also acts as a central purchasing body. The opportunity will suit manufacturers, specialist distributors and systems suppliers able to provide configurable FPGA-based instrumentation for advanced semiconductor, photonics or power-electronics applications.

The procurement reached the tender stage: the University invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission required. The bid deadline and public opening were set for 25 August 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with evaluation scheduled to start at that time. The contract period is 720 days, with a possible 12-month renewal where maintenance and warranty are required. The buyer may also request additional deliveries for partial replacement or extensions to existing supplies or installations. Bids must remain valid for 180 days and be submitted in English; variants are not allowed. The evaluation requires economic and technical evidence, including an average annual turnover of at least £140,000 over the last three years and three relevant equipment-delivery examples. Required insurance includes £10 million employers’ liability, £10 million public and product liability, and £2 million professional indemnity. Community benefits form part of the requirement.

This opportunity suits suppliers with a proven track record in designing, manufacturing, integrating or distributing FPGA-based configurable multi-instrument sources and detectors. Businesses should be able to demonstrate three relevant examples showing they can deliver equipment meeting the stated requirements, preferably in advanced semiconductor packaging, photonics, power electronics, testing or metrology environments. The successful supplier will need the operational capacity to deliver specialist equipment and support possible replacement or extension requirements, together with maintenance and warranty capability if renewal is exercised. Financially robust firms are best placed, with sufficient turnover and supply-chain resilience for a university-led national capability project. Suppliers must also be able to maintain or obtain the specified employer, public, product and professional liability cover, and meet the buyer’s community-benefit requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of FPGA Based Configurable Multi-Instrument Source and Detector

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 University of Strathclyde has a requirement for a FPGA based configurable multi instrument source and detector.

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 University of Strathclyde has a requirement for a FPGA based configurable multi instrument source and detector.

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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839270
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561705
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
5 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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=AUG561705
    Supply and Delivery of FPGA Based Configurable Multi-Instrument Source and Detector - 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 University of Strathclyde has a requirement for a FPGA based configurable multi instrument source and detector.

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