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title: "Ultra-High Resolution Scanning thermal probe nanolithography with hybrid micro-nanolithography & 3D lithography capabilities."
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# Ultra-High Resolution Scanning thermal probe nanolithography with hybrid micro-nanolithography & 3D lithography capabilities.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e83b

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is currently conducting an open procurement process for an ultra-high resolution scanning thermal probe nanolithography system, involving advanced hybrid micro-nanolithography and 3D lithography capabilities. This tender falls within the goods category, specifically under the classification of scanning probe microscopes, and is based in Manchester, UK. The procurement is scheduled to close on 21 October 2021, with a contract duration from 29 October 2021 to 31 May 2022. An accelerated open procedure has been initiated due to urgency related to research outcomes and funding compliance.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in advanced microscopy and lithography technologies, particularly those that can deliver high-resolution nanoscale fabrication solutions. Businesses experienced in providing cutting-edge materials and equipment that enhance performance in fields such as computing, data storage, and photonics are well-suited to compete. With the procurement method being open, there is potential for a range of firms to submit proposals and engage with the academic sector to advance technological innovations.

## Notice

Ultra-High Resolution Scanning thermal probe nanolithography with hybrid micro-nanolithography & 3D lithography capabilities. The AFM/thermal lithography system will enable patterning physical and chemical features with the nanoscale resolution, which is decisive for molecular devices and 2D-material devices. In addition, the integration of AFM, laser writing and thermal imaging has the potential for the development of new experimental techniques on correlation aspects of scanning based nanoscopy. The proposed platform must include AFM-based thermal lithography system equipped with grey scale patterning. Critically, the proposed platform must be fully compatible with argon/nitrogen-filled glovebox to enable operation in an inert environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ultra-High Resolution Scanning thermal probe nanolithography with hybrid micro-nanolithography & 3D lithography capabilities. With the increasing demands on devices comprising nanoscale features with high resolution (e.g., in high performance computing, high density data storage, devices operating in THz range, sub-wavelength waveguides, photonic crystals and plasmonic structures, to name a few) and reducing power consumption by scaling electronic devices to sub-10 nm, new materials and new lithographic techniques are pivotal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024782-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2021 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024782-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home
- https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/procurement/

## Provenance

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