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title: "Power Semiconductor Device Thermal Tester"
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# Power Semiconductor Device Thermal Tester

Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8524ec33-bc3a-4b78-8e6d-d2039ee556e2

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Power Semiconductor Device Thermal Tester" has been initiated by Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited, located in Newport, South Wales. The procurement falls under the classification of electrical equipment and apparatus and has a total value of £150,000. This contract was awarded on 17th September 2020 and is set to run until 16th September 2023. The procurement method employed was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period concluded on 31st July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of electrical testing equipment, particularly those who specialise in laboratory and precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete given the nature of the procurement, as it promotes innovation and efficiency in the high-power area of power electronics. Companies that can provide advanced testing capabilities and have experience with power electronic devices like MOSFETs and diodes will find this contract particularly relevant for their business growth.

## Notice

The Catapult had a requirement for test equipment to that can perform power and temperature cycling tests on power electronic devices like MOSFETs and diodes. To speed-up testing time, multiple devices should be tested simultaneously. The equipment is for use in the high-power area of the power electronics lab, which forms part of the CSA Catapult innovation centre. The centre is located in Newport, South Wales, United Kingdom.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b373f85-a5da-4df0-915f-97eef35949c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated procedure without prior publication (non-OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2020 - 16 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8BE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIEMENS INDUSTRY SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2020 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b373f85-a5da-4df0-915f-97eef35949c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b373f85-a5da-4df0-915f-97eef35949c4
  7th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://csa.catapult.org.uk

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