---
title: "UKRI-4708 - 12inch mask and wafer semiconductor processing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb57"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-03-11"
---

# UKRI-4708 - 12inch mask and wafer semiconductor processing

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb57

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the award stage of the procurement process for "UKRI-4708 - 12inch mask and wafer semiconductor processing." This procurement falls under the industry category of transistor chips and is based in Oxfordshire, UKJ14. The contract, worth $751,167 USD, was signed on 12th February 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the protection of exclusive intellectual property rights. The awarded supplier for this contract is CERN (European Organization For Nuclear Research).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in semiconductor processing, particularly those with expertise in 12inch mask and wafer technologies. Companies that can leverage unique intellectual property rights or offer specialised services in this field stand to benefit the most. The value and specificity of this contract suggest substantial growth prospects for well-established players in semiconductor manufacturing and research collaborations. Therefore, specialized semiconductor service providers should consider similar opportunities to partner with entities like UKRI for future projects.

## Notice

12inch mask and wafer semiconductor processing

### Procurement Information

protection of IP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008655-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £751,167 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERN (EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31712354 - Transistor chips

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008655-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=925138165

## Provenance

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