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title: "CF - OPPORTUNITY - Procurement of 1 UV Laser Writer for Maskless Lithography"
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# CF - OPPORTUNITY - Procurement of 1 UV Laser Writer for Maskless Lithography

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcd130f5-83e7-45d0-b310-bdf0791f9249

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## Summary

The University of Bristol, a leading research institution in the UK, is inviting tenders for the procurement of 1 UV Laser Writer for Maskless Lithography. This equipment will enable computer-controlled exposure of semiconductor devices, aiding in achieving net-zero carbon goals. The tender falls under the industry category of Electrical equipment and apparatus, with a total contract value of £206,000. The tender deadline for submissions is 23rd May 2024, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 24th June 2024, concluding on 31st March 2026.

This tender opportunity is suited for businesses specialising in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and technologies. The University of Bristol specifically seeks suppliers capable of delivering the UV Laser Writer with required hardware and software components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process, which aims to enhance research capabilities within the institution's cleanroom facilities.

## Notice

The Center for Device Thermography and Reliability is a research group within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Bristol. It is one of the UK's leading groups in the research fields of power electronics and associated materials research, helping progress towards the improvement of charging technologies and associated net-zero carbon goals. Recent investment in the form of major new grants has provided an opportunity to procure new equipment to help deliver the goals of these projects, with part of this enabling greater use of semiconductor device manufacturing within the University of Bristol Cleanroom. The required equipment is a single UV laser writer, with associated hardware and software for operation, to enable the computer-controlled exposure of wafers, photomask blanks and sample pieces coated in photoresist. The machine is intended to provide a means to rapid prototype semiconductor devices fabricated on a variety of substrate materials including compound semiconductors, silicon and glass. The system will be required to pattern surfaces down to sub-micron resolution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aa5846f-07ce-4b73-b08d-97bed2dd8890 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £206,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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
- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2024 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aa5846f-07ce-4b73-b08d-97bed2dd8890

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aa5846f-07ce-4b73-b08d-97bed2dd8890
  22nd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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