---
title: "Purchase of Maskless Laser Lithography System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061176"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# Purchase of Maskless Laser Lithography System

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061176

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## Summary

Cardiff University, as the buying organisation, has concluded the procurement process for the purchase of a maskless laser lithography system, with the contract being awarded to Raith GmbH. The procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery and apparatus, with delivery to take place in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The contract entered the award stage on 6th March 2026, following a direct award procurement method due to the specialised requirements that Raith GmbH uniquely met. The contract is active and spans from 5th March 2026 to 6th March 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing or those looking to expand their offerings in the compound semiconductors or photonics industries. While the contract was directly awarded, similar opportunities may arise for businesses capable of delivering highly specialised equipment with precision engineering capabilities. Companies that can innovate in hybrid lithography solutions or provide complementary technologies and support services could position themselves as future partners in Cardiff University's ongoing development efforts.

## Notice

The Institute for Compound Semiconductors (ICS) intends to procure a maskless laser lithography system to support essential expansion of its capability

### Planning Information

Please email: Rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk by 10th of February 2026

### Procurement Information

ICS has undertaken a technical review of the market and believes that only one supplier Raith can provide a maskless laser lithography system meeting these combined requirements for stage precision, stitch free wafer scale patterning, and proven sub 20 nm optical to electron beam overlay accuracy. No other commercially available maskless optical system is known to provide these capabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020187-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £415,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £478,290 |
| Contracts value | £478,290 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 09:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020187-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015801-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 15:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015785-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 08:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007806-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020187-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015801-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015785-2026
  20th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007806-2026
  29th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- http://www.raith.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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