--- title: "Metrology Microscope" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff80afd2-e060-413a-a5b2-f0df15a390fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff80afd2-e060-413a-a5b2-f0df15a390fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff80afd2-e060-413a-a5b2-f0df15a390fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff80afd2-e060-413a-a5b2-f0df15a390fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED" published: "2020-11-12" --- # Metrology Microscope Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff80afd2-e060-413a-a5b2-f0df15a390fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff80afd2-e060-413a-a5b2-f0df15a390fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff80afd2-e060-413a-a5b2-f0df15a390fd.json) ## Summary The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited is seeking proposals for a tender titled "Metrology Microscope" as part of their efforts to establish a modular prototype package assembly and test facility for compound semiconductor devices. This procurement falls within the electrical equipment and apparatus industry category and is taking place at the CSA Catapult Innovation Centre in Newport, Wales. The tender process is currently active and follows an open procurement method, set to close on 3rd December 2020. The minimum contract value is £60,000, with a total estimated value of £80,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 8th January 2021, lasting until 7th January 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacturing and supply of precision measurement equipment, optical and laboratory technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find considerable advantages in bidding for this project, given its focus on flexibility and innovation required for the development of advanced semiconductor assembly processes. Companies with expertise in 3D measurement systems, digital microscopy, and associated technologies should consider participating to enhance their business growth. ## Notice The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult is looking to create a modular, flexible, accelerated prototype package assembly and test facility for RF, Photonics, and Power compound semiconductor devices, modules and systems. This would allow experimentation, feasibility, proof of concept and small prototype volume build. As part of the package assembly research and development methodology, we require a digital microscope to perform measurement and imaging of semiconductor-die, packages at various stages of assembly, modules and populated/unpopulated printed circuit boards (PCBs). The measurement system shall allow the CSA Catapult to perform in-house 3D geometrical measurement throughout the packaging and electronics assembly process. The equipment is intended to facilitate first article inspection, provide a quantitative description of component and assembly geometry, providing analysis and validation steps. The system shall also be capable of creating exportable 3D surfaces from measured parts,rapid analysis, and measurement generation suited to evaluating whole assemblies quickly. Further typical measurements would include bonded die, die surfaces, positional information on placed and soldered components, wire bonds, both loop height and foot geometry. The system will be applied to all package and module architectures within the Photonics, Power Electronics and RF modules, and further to a range of custom small components. The manufacturer/authorised vendor shall install the system at the Innovation Centre, CSA Catapult, by January 2021. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and receive the procurement documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference ICT-2020-043 in the subject field. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da8f263-c427-4a13-b425-a6bd1631deed | | 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 | 12 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2021 - 7 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | NEWPORT | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP10 8BE | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Newport | | Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield | | Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## 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 - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 12 Nov 2020 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da8f263-c427-4a13-b425-a6bd1631deed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da8f263-c427-4a13-b425-a6bd1631deed 12th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://csa.catapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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