--- title: "GB-Middlesbrough: SME InnovaTIon Accelerator (TIA), ERDF funded" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1fda3120-472f-44ed-8e88-f35d8220e756" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1fda3120-472f-44ed-8e88-f35d8220e756" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1fda3120-472f-44ed-8e88-f35d8220e756.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1fda3120-472f-44ed-8e88-f35d8220e756.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-08-19" --- # GB-Middlesbrough: SME InnovaTIon Accelerator (TIA), ERDF funded Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fda3120-472f-44ed-8e88-f35d8220e756 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1fda3120-472f-44ed-8e88-f35d8220e756) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1fda3120-472f-44ed-8e88-f35d8220e756.json) ## Summary Teesside University in Middlesbrough has initiated a tender for the procurement of an SME InnovaTIon Accelerator (TIA), ERDF funded project relating to microfabrication equipment. This tender falls under the Semiconductors industry category and has a total value of £50,000 in GBP. The procurement method is a selective process with an accelerated negotiated procedure. The tender period ends on 2nd September 2022, with a contract period starting on 12th September 2022 and ending on 31st May 2023 in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in the microfabrication industry. Businesses interested in providing microfabrication equipment, installation, and training services for PDMS devices may find this tender attractive. The nature of the project suggests that companies with experience in microfabrication technology and semiconductor manufacturing would be best suited to compete. The accelerated procurement procedure indicates a swift decision-making process, offering a competitive edge to businesses responsive to tight timelines and efficient solutions. ## Notice This is ERDF funded. A.Microfabrication Station UV Lamp: 365nm, Automated loading of wafer and exposure, adjustable power up to 44mW/cm2. Include virgin glass 5inches mask for exposure with plastic mask. Spin Coater: 12000rpm, polypropylene housing, vacuum chuck for wafer, vacuum chuck for fragments. Alignment tool, removable process chamber liner. Plasma Cleaner: Glass plate, high vacuum pump, interconnection tubing and fitting. B.Accessory kit for SU8 mould processing All items necessary to perform photolithography processes with liquid resins, including simple scotch tape, wafer stainless tweezer, silicon wafers, thermometer/hygrometer or macro-pipette. C.Accessory kit for PDMS micro-structured device replication All items necessary needed to perform PDMS micro-structured replication, including plastic petri dish, scalpel, microscope cover slide, blow air gun, syringe for chemical dispensing. D.Installation and Training Installation of the equipment with and options for both remote and on-site training on the global microfabrication process. A fume hood will be provided. E.Overall requirements The equipment set should allow creation of PDMS devices with feature sizes of 2M and have the capability of being easily upgraded and expanded as required. Documentation of microfabrication system should include explanation of correct use of the system and maintenance. The system with a one-year warranty and comply with all relevant university as well as national health and safety requirements. If a range of hardware is available that meet the requirements then indicate how each one meets the requirements. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5218ef0-178f-4c16-9332-5c7888ef15a9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Accelerated negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2022 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS1 3BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside | | Local authority | Middlesbrough | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31712330 - Semiconductors ## Release History - 19 Aug 2022 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5218ef0-178f-4c16-9332-5c7888ef15a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5218ef0-178f-4c16-9332-5c7888ef15a9 19th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-SME-InnovaTIon-Accelerator-(TIA),-ERDF-funded/9N6TN87527 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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