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title: "908 - Direct-Write Optical Lithography Tool"
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# 908 - Direct-Write Optical Lithography Tool

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17acfa3b-8e32-4e86-8c15-f18a1a591166

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## Summary

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University is seeking a supplier for a direct-write optical lithography system to pattern photoresist on semiconductor wafers. The procurement involves the provision of equipment for a III-V semiconductor fabrication facility, with a contract period starting on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with a tender closing on July 22, 2024. The procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category, with the buying organisation being Aston University located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender from Aston University presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The project's focus on III-V semiconductor fabrication for photonics and electronic devices opens avenues for businesses specialising in semiconductor technologies and precision equipment manufacturing. Interested suppliers should review the project-specific requirements on Aston University's e-tendering portal to understand the full scope of the opportunity.

## Notice

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston university is creating a III-V semiconductor fabrication facility. At this time, we are seeking a single supplier to provide a direct-write optical lithography system/tool to pattern photoresist directly on semiconductor wafers of up to 8" for photonics and electronic devices. The full project specific requirements and equipment specification can be found within the project question set on Aston University's e-tendering portal ProContract under Section 11 - Project Specific Requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2893db04-59d9-4694-a777-4738a6a73e41 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2024 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2893db04-59d9-4694-a777-4738a6a73e41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2893db04-59d9-4694-a777-4738a6a73e41
  19th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=55dcc0d0-422e-ef11-812c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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