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title: "(NU1609-2) Supply of a Silver Sinter System"
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# (NU1609-2) Supply of a Silver Sinter System

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-031f32b5-ff67-4d12-903e-aae30de19989

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "(NU1609-2) Supply of a Silver Sinter System" was initiated by Newcastle University, positioned in Newcastle, England. This tender falls within the category of Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables, with a total contract value of £350,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 1 April 2021 and will continue until 30 September 2021. The tender period concluded on 23 February 2021, as detailed in the official documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of power electronics and related equipment. Companies that can provide high-quality semiconductors and have the capability to deliver and commission complex machinery will find this tender particularly appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the electrical equipment sector, especially those equipped for the after-sales support and maintenance required, are encouraged to explore this opportunity to engage with Newcastle University's DER Innovation Centre and contribute to the UK's transition to clean technologies.

## Notice

The Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) is an Innovate UK (IUK) Challenge program to support UK industry to seize the economic opportunities from the global transition to clean technologies and electrification. The programme will help businesses across numerous sectors including transport, energy, construction and agriculture to invest and work together to capitalise on the UK's strengths in this technology. As part of that program, Newcastle University has been awarded a large grant to establish a new DER Innovation Centre (DER-IC) in the North East of England. The NE DER-IC will concentrate on the prototyping and scale-up of power electronics and electric motors. This tender is focussed on the power electronics aspect and specifically the purchase of relevant equipment to attach semiconductor die to a suitable substrate via a pressure sintering approach consistent with the use of silver based materials. The scope is for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty and maintenance. This requirement was only being advertised to all Sellers appointed to Lot 3: Die Attach - Silver Sinter of (NU/1609) Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1b0dc2-c634-483a-a73c-0b5906d4e192 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £333,790 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSETO (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1b0dc2-c634-483a-a73c-0b5906d4e192

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1b0dc2-c634-483a-a73c-0b5906d4e192
  20th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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