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title: "GaN HEMT semiconductor etching"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065830"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# GaN HEMT semiconductor etching

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065830

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "GaN HEMT semiconductor etching" under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement, focused on services in the research and development industry category, was conducted directly without competition as it was below threshold. The contract aims to develop full microelectronics manufacturing on Gallium Nitride integrated circuits, and is located at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract having been signed on 3rd February 2026 and scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is £47,280 gross.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the research and development services sector, particularly those specialising in semiconductor technology and microelectronics manufacturing. With Swansea University as the contracted supplier, there is a potential for collaboration with educational and research institutions to further enhance capabilities in GaN HEMT semiconductor technology. Businesses involved in consultancy services related to this field may also find value in participating in such projects, driving growth and innovation in the semiconductor industry.

## Notice

The project aims to create full microelectronics manufacturing on Gallium Nitride (GaN) integrated circuits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015252-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015252-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015252-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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