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title: "907 - Mask Aligner"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-04-19"
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# 907 - Mask Aligner

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a161684d-7874-492c-91e8-5bd72dc361f3

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## Summary

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a mask aligning photolithography system for their III-V semiconductor fabrication facility. The tender, titled "907 - Mask Aligner", falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The deadline for tender submission is 21st May 2024, with a contract period starting from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025.

This tender from Aston University presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and supply of precision equipment to engage in a lucrative contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procurement procedure. The project seeks a single supplier capable of meeting the specific requirements detailed in the project question set available on Aston University's e-tendering portal ProContract.

## Notice

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston university is creating a III-V semiconductor fabrication facility. At this time, we are seeking a single supplier to provide a mask aligning photolithography system to pattern photoresists on semiconductors, dielectrics and metals. 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/d8cbb3fc-157f-4cb6-983b-9662cd61d45f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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

- 19 Apr 2024 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8cbb3fc-157f-4cb6-983b-9662cd61d45f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8cbb3fc-157f-4cb6-983b-9662cd61d45f
  19th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dbfe38fa-58fe-ee11-812a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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