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title: "908 - Direct-Write Optical Lithography Tool"
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# 908 - Direct-Write Optical Lithography Tool

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9194eea-dddb-4aed-adec-9587edd2706f

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## Summary

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University is currently seeking a single supplier for a procurement opportunity titled "908 - Direct-Write Optical Lithography Tool" in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. This tender involves the provision of a direct-write optical lithography system/tool to pattern photoresist directly on semiconductor wafers, with a contract value of £180,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period ending on 11th June 2024 and the contract period expected to start on 1st January 2025 and end on 31st December 2025. Aston University in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is the buying organization for this procurement.

This procurement opportunity for a direct-write optical lithography tool by Aston University presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in providing semiconductor fabrication equipment and services for photonics and electronic devices are well-suited to compete in this tender. By meeting the specific project requirements outlined by Aston University, interested businesses can secure a contract and engage in the supply of critical equipment for the university's semiconductor fabrication facility initiative.

## 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 direct-write optical lithography system/tool to pattern photoresist directly on semiconductor wafers of up to 8" for photonics and electronic devices. 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/6ae38907-1a83-4a42-84a0-592cbfe52dd1 |
| 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 | 10 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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

- 10 May 2024 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae38907-1a83-4a42-84a0-592cbfe52dd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae38907-1a83-4a42-84a0-592cbfe52dd1
  10th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cf2f9667-f20e-ef11-812b-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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