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title: "Micro Transfer Printing System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037407"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# Micro Transfer Printing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037407

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for a Micro Transfer Printing System within the goods category. The system is sought by the EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility at the University for accurate transfer of devices between wafers. The tender process, under the open procedure method, has been completed, and the contract is currently active. The University of Sheffield awarded the contract to ASMPT Amicra GmbH. The total contract value is £638,000 and was signed on 6th February 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in microelectronic machinery and apparatus. Companies capable of providing highly accurate systems for large-scale, parallel device transfer are well-suited to compete. Batch transfer stamp development expertise and automation capability for the transfer process are key factors for potential bidders. The University of Sheffield's requirement for a micro transfer printing system demonstrates its commitment to advancing research capabilities in the field of III-V semiconductor materials and devices.

## Notice

The EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) at the University of Sheffield supplies a wide range of III-V semiconductor materials and devices primarily to the UK academic research community. The NEF also engages in significant activity researching and developing new materials and structures. A key direction in this area is the heterogeneous integration of III-V and silicon based photonic and opto-electronic devices. For this purpose the NEF requires a full, turn-key micro transfer printing (MTP) system suitable for highly-accurate, large-scale, parallel transfer of devices from a source wafer to a target wafer. This system must meet all the essential technical requirements set out within the tender documents

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is essential that the tool is easily configured to accommodate all standard wafer sizes up to 6 inch, and that the placement accuracy is +/- 2mm or better. The system must also come with at least 3 application-specific stamps. These can be collaboratively developed with NEF staff once the order for the tool is placed. Technical capabilities that extend beyond the minimum essential specifications would be welcomed where possible. Of particular interest is training and support to enable the EPSRC NEF to produce their own custom-designed application-specific stamps. Higher level of automation of the process is also desirable, including automatic cleaning of stamps and alignment of source and target patterns during transfer-printing.

Options: As described within the tender documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007753-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £638,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASMPT AMICRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007753-2023
- 7 Oct 2022 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028295-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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