---
title: "CSP25458 - Compact wafer bonder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d140"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-10-22"
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# CSP25458 - Compact wafer bonder

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d140

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of a "Compact wafer bonder" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. This contract details notice pertains to the procurement of laboratory and precision equipment, specifically for a Compact Vacuum Hot Flat Press for Wafer Bonding. The process was concluded following a limited competition procurement method, with the contract being awarded on the 20th of October 2025. The contract, valued at £44,658 gross, is active and commenced on the 21st of October 2025, and is set to end on the 31st of March 2026. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, aligning with the organisation's central government operations in Swindon.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of laboratory, optical and precision equipment to expand their market presence by providing advanced technical solutions to prestigious public sector clients like UKRI. Companies that specialise in high-precision equipment manufacturing and have experience dealing with central government contracts would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Such contracts not only allow suppliers like PI-KEM Ltd, the successful bidder, to secure substantial business growth but also contribute to securing repeat business by establishing a strong track record with significant government agencies.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Compact Vacuum Hot Flat Press for Wafer Bonding, Dry & Oil-Free Scroll Pump, Digital temperature controlled recirculating water chiller and delivery to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067332-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,215 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PI-KEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 08:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067332-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067332-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pi-kem.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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