--- title: "Prior Information Notice - Imaging System for Device Metrology" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3de729ed-fca9-4576-90e6-681c1f672243" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3de729ed-fca9-4576-90e6-681c1f672243" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3de729ed-fca9-4576-90e6-681c1f672243.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3de729ed-fca9-4576-90e6-681c1f672243.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2023-04-11" --- # Prior Information Notice - Imaging System for Device Metrology Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3de729ed-fca9-4576-90e6-681c1f672243 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3de729ed-fca9-4576-90e6-681c1f672243) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3de729ed-fca9-4576-90e6-681c1f672243.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has issued a Prior Information Notice for an upcoming procurement of an Imaging System for Device Metrology. The tender involves acquiring a microscope for imaging and dimensional measurements of microfabricated quantum devices. The equipment will be installed at Royal Holloway, University of London, inside the SuperFab cleanroom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 11th April 2023. The contract period is from 1st June 2023 to 29th December 2023. The industry category is classified as Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement offers opportunities for SMEs and is based in London, United Kingdom. This tender for an Imaging System for Device Metrology presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies providing microscopes and related software solutions suitable for cleanroom environments are particularly well-suited to compete. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), as the buying organisation, prioritizes suppliers who can deliver the required imaging and measurement capabilities. The future notice date for this tender is 11th April 2023, with a contract period running from 1st June 2023 to 29th December 2023. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, offering a chance for growth and collaboration in the field of metrology and quantum device imaging. ## Notice The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a microscope to be used for imaging and dimensional measurements of microfabricated quantum devices. The microscope will be installed inside the SuperFab cleanroom at Royal Holloway, University of London. The microscope will be used both for imaging throughout the fabrication process, and for measuring the dimensions of completed devices and features. Primarily, the microscope will be used with samples comprising thin-films (metals and dielectrics) deposited on silicon- or sapphire wafers. The equipment must be cleanroom compatible. The instrument must enable the device imaging based on the following 1) The complete system must comprise the microscope and any software needed to meet the specifications. 2) It must enable automatic large area "stitching" of images and include a motorised stage 3) The system with its software suite must be able to provide dimensional measurements, step height measurement, and area / volume measurements on all relevant materials. 4) The included software must be suitable for a multi-user environment. 5) Should preferably enable long working distances (>4mm) 6) Should be suitable for imaging of microfabricated 3D structures. 7) Please note that this RFQ does not specify the type of microscope. Both widefield optical microscopes and confocal microscopes will be considered if they meet the requirements. 8) 'As part of the evaluation process NPL will hold a demonstration stage with the top scoring 2 suppliers. Suppliers will have to demonstrate the capability of their proposed system by imaging a sample supplied by NPL. Additional information: Please note our tenders are published through Bravo Solutions therefore please ensure you are registered on their e-tendering portal - details below. All Tenderers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Any issues surrounding access and functionality of the LUPC Bravo System must be directed to Bravo Helpdesk on +44 800 069 8630 or email help@bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffca6709-9987-4de4-8eb6-ca734bde0e0a | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Apr 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 29 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 11 Apr 2023 at 13:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffca6709-9987-4de4-8eb6-ca734bde0e0a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffca6709-9987-4de4-8eb6-ca734bde0e0a 11th April 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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