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title: "904 - Compound Semiconductor Plasma Processing Equipment"
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# 904 - Compound Semiconductor Plasma Processing Equipment

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5591d796-f4b0-448b-bf31-74bb59c2bb93

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## Summary

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University is seeking a single supplier to provide a suite of plasma processing tools for a III-V semiconductor fabrication facility. The procurement is for ICP and RIE etching of semiconductor and dielectric materials, along with deposition of dielectric layers. The procurement method is open, with a tender deadline of 12th January 2024. The total contract value is £1,200,000. Aston University is the buying organization, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The industry category is laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This tender from Aston University presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to supply plasma processing tools for semiconductor fabrication. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. The contract period starts on 1st November 2024 and runs until 31st October 2028, providing a long-term opportunity for growth and collaboration with Aston University in advancing semiconductor technology.

## Notice

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston university is creating a III-V semiconductor fabrication facility. As a consequence, we are seeking a single supplier to provide a suite of plasma processing tools for: * ICP Etch of semiconductor materials (e.g. GaAs, GaN, InP, GaSb) * RIE Etch of dielectric materials (e.g. SiO2, SiNx) and metals (e.g. Au, Ge, Cr, Ti, Pt, Pd) * Deposition of dielectric layers (e.g. SiO2, SiNx) 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/6be2440e-7977-4792-b353-44a668924856 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| 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

- 28 Nov 2023 at 20:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be2440e-7977-4792-b353-44a668924856

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be2440e-7977-4792-b353-44a668924856
  28th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3015b2a6-2b8e-ee11-8125-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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