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title: "Laser Dicing and Drilling System"
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# Laser Dicing and Drilling System

Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d815bc4-882b-4961-aad7-606c9eb123e9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited seeking suppliers for a Laser Dicing and Drilling System. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with an estimated contract value ranging from £250,000 to £350,000. The tender was published on 17th August 2021 and the submission deadline for interested parties is 31st August 2021. The anticipated contract period spans from 20th September 2021 to 19th September 2025, and delivery will be required to take place in January 2022. This procurement is conducted through an open, accelerated procedure to facilitate an efficient response timeframe.

This opportunity presents potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in precision manufacturing, specifically those providing equipment or technologies related to semiconductor processing. Companies with expertise in laser systems, automation, or bespoke manufacturing solutions would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enable suppliers to establish a long-term partnership with a leading organisation in the semiconductor industry, fostering innovation and advancing capabilities in prototype assembly and testing.

## Notice

Scope The Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult is creating a modular, flexible, accelerated prototype package assembly and test facility for RF, Photonics, and Power compound semiconductor devices, modules, and systems. The facility enables research, proof of concept and provides the capability to demonstrate the feasibility and undertake small volume prototype builds. The system is not for mass production and high edge quality is a target from dicing and drilling processes. As a part of the package assembly research and development methodology, we require a laser dicing and drilling machine to handle A wide range of semiconductor (silicon, silicon carbide, silicon carbide, gallium arsenide, gallium nitride, alumina) and ceramic materials (such as alumina) for packaging purposes. This equipment shall be capable of dicing and drilling a wide range of semiconductors materials and ceramics with thicknesses in the range of 100 micrometres up to 1.5 mm (thicker ranges are preferable if applicable) and drilling holes as small as 20 micrometre in diameter (surface roughness should be less than 1 micron). High quality diced edges and drilled holes is required with a minimum laser taper angle of less than 8 degrees and preferably 90-degree cut. This system will be used mostly in the Packaging Team to support power electronics, RF and photonics packaging applications. The machine shall be able to achieve full-cut dicing. It will be needed to integrate in the machine tape removal after dicing process completion. The machine shall have a visual monitoring system for inspection during dicing and drilling. The machine should handle wide ranges of material thickness 100 micron to 1.5 mm (preferably higher if applicable) and work with high drilling aspect ratios (material thickness /drill diameter) as high as 40:1 with high-quality edge finish and minimum taper angle (preferably 90-degree cut). The system shall provide options for software development kits (SDK), for example compatible with LabVIEW, MATLAB and so forth. This should help in extending machine capabilities to include applications such as resistance laser trimming. System Outline The system is expected to be composed of a Class 1 laser drilling and dicing chassis with an integrated air-cooling unit, including several options to handle diverse material types and thicknesses and a wide range of drilling aspect ratios using a laser source. The system shall include auxiliaries such as vision inspection, fume extractor systems, and a viewing window to be able to check when laser is on or off, during operation. The machine software should be user friendly and enable a wide range of users with different skill levels to utilize the machine. The machine should have a precise power meter to control the laser source power. Safety features such as a handheld barcode reader/scanner should be incorporated. A system solution is required that is flexible and upgradable in the future. Additional information: The estimated value of the contract is PS250,000 to PS350,000 including goods to meet the requirements, user software, installation, training, options and extensions. The system will must be invoiced before the end of December 2021 delivered in January 2022. To express interest in this opportunity and receive the procurement documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference ICT-2021-053 in the subject field.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947b34d2-ec28-464f-92d1-696cee327b55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 10 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £295,000 |
| 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 | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8BE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M-SOLV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2022 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947b34d2-ec28-464f-92d1-696cee327b55
- 17 Aug 2021 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f954559c-e6fd-4a8b-8af4-55eb23c84ddc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947b34d2-ec28-464f-92d1-696cee327b55
  21st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f954559c-e6fd-4a8b-8af4-55eb23c84ddc
  17th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://csa.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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