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title: "908 - Direct-Write Optical Lithography Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047133"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 908 - Direct-Write Optical Lithography Tool

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047133

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## Summary

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University is seeking a supplier for a direct-write optical lithography tool for their III-V semiconductor fabrication facility project. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves providing equipment to pattern semiconductor wafers for photonics and electronic devices. The deadline for submissions is 22nd July 2024, with an award period starting on the same date.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry to supply goods to Aston University. Companies specialising in semiconductor fabrication tools and services are well-suited to compete in this tender. Interested parties can access the tender details and submission method on Aston University's e-tendering portal ProContract.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018929-2024 |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2024 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018929-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=55dcc0d0-422e-ef11-812c-005056b64545

## Provenance

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