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title: "Automated Semiconductor Test System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-935ef82f-8e65-4a3a-8581-1da27be92d76"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2018-12-20"
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# Automated Semiconductor Test System

Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-935ef82f-8e65-4a3a-8581-1da27be92d76

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## Summary

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited is seeking suppliers for an Automated Semiconductor Test System, aimed at the electronic equipment industry. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period set to close on 7th January 2019. The contract for this procurement, valued at £130,000, is expected to commence on 25th January 2019 and conclude on 23rd January 2022. Interested organisations must express their interest and request tender documents by emailing procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk, using the reference ICT-2018-023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-power, RF, and photonics device testing. Companies that manufacture or supply electronic equipment, particularly those with experience in semiconductor technologies, will find this procurement suitable for their capabilities. Additionally, as the procurement method is open, all eligible suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate and leverage this opportunity for growth.

## Notice

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult is procuring an Automated Semiconductor Test System for measurement high power, RF and photonics devices with wafer size up to 200mm. A thermal chuck and chiller system (see notice ICT-2018-024) will be sourced separately and does not form part of this system. The Catapult may also purchase additional related services. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and receive the tender documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with ITC-2018-023 in the subject field.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ef317f-43d7-4dcd-8a32-e58587eecea0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2019 - 23 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| 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 | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4RU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2018 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ef317f-43d7-4dcd-8a32-e58587eecea0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ef317f-43d7-4dcd-8a32-e58587eecea0
  20th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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