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title: "Procurement of 1 UV Laser Writer for Maskless Lithography"
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# Procurement of 1 UV Laser Writer for Maskless Lithography

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cd83b14-d40e-4ce7-9b12-59018bb82343

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the procurement of 1 UV Laser Writer for Maskless Lithography. The University, located in Bristol, UK, is a research group focused on power electronics and materials research, contributing to carbon reduction goals. The procurement method used was an open procedure and the total contract value is £180,765. The tender period ended on 23rd May 2024, and the contract period runs from 4th July 2024 to 31st January 2026.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector to collaborate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this tender. Raith GmbH, a supplier from Germany, was awarded the contract. Businesses interested in supplying hardware and software for precision equipment should consider engaging with the University of Bristol for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

The Center for Device Thermography and Reliability is a research group within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Bristol. It is one of the UK's leading groups in the research fields of power electronics and associated materials research, helping progress towards the improvement of charging technologies and associated net-zero carbon goals. Recent investment in the form of major new grants has provided an opportunity to procure new equipment to help deliver the goals of these projects, with part of this enabling greater use of semiconductor device manufacturing within the University of Bristol Cleanroom. A contract has been awarded for a single UV laser writer, with associated hardware and software for operation, to enable the computer-controlled exposure of wafers, photomask blanks and sample pieces coated in photoresist.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebeb0df7-13e0-4d20-bedd-2d561f617017 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,765 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,765 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2024 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebeb0df7-13e0-4d20-bedd-2d561f617017

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebeb0df7-13e0-4d20-bedd-2d561f617017
  4th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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