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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: SME InnovaTIon Accelerator (TIA), ERDF funded"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: SME InnovaTIon Accelerator (TIA), ERDF funded

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9eff4e6-aa90-45ce-b4a3-b7e169f5dd3b

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## Summary

The Teesside University has awarded a contract for the SME InnovaTIon Accelerator (TIA) project, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This semiconductor procurement is classified under CPV code 31712330 and is located in Middlesbrough, North East, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective accelerated negotiated procedure. The tender period ended on 21st September 2022, with a contract period starting from 23rd September 2022 and ending on 31st May 2023.

This tender, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offers an opportunity for businesses interested in providing microfabrication equipment and accessories, installation, training, and ongoing maintenance services to Teesside University. Companies specialising in semiconductor manufacturing or related industries with expertise in creating micro-devices would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Elvesys being awarded the contract.

## Notice

This is ERDF funded. A.Microfabrication Station UV Lamp: 365nm, Automated loading of wafer and exposure, adjustable power up to 44mW/cm2. Include virgin glass 5inches mask for exposure with plastic mask. Spin Coater: 12000rpm, polypropylene housing, vacuum chuck for wafer, vacuum chuck for fragments. Alignment tool, removable process chamber liner. Plasma Cleaner: Glass plate, high vacuum pump, interconnection tubing and fitting. B.Accessory kit for SU8 mould processing All items necessary to perform photolithography processes with liquid resins, including simple scotch tape, wafer stainless tweezer, silicon wafers, thermometer/hygrometer or macro-pipette. C.Accessory kit for PDMS micro-structured device replication All items necessary needed to perform PDMS micro-structured replication, including plastic petri dish, scalpel, microscope cover slide, blow air gun, syringe for chemical dispensing. D.Installation and Training Installation of the equipment with and options for both remote and on-site training on the global microfabrication process. A fume hood will be provided. E.Overall requirements The equipment set should allow creation of PDMS devices with feature sizes of 2M and have the capability of being easily upgraded and expanded as required. Documentation of microfabrication system should include explanation of correct use of the system and maintenance. The system with a one-year warranty and comply with all relevant university as well as national health and safety requirements. If a range of hardware is available that meet the requirements then indicate how each one meets the requirements. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a83797-87f2-400c-a1f0-55329a6956f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2022 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,985 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,985 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELVESYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712330 - Semiconductors

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2022 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a83797-87f2-400c-a1f0-55329a6956f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a83797-87f2-400c-a1f0-55329a6956f3
  22nd September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=722576841
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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