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title: "Supply, Delivery and Installation of Optical Alignment & Packaging System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a6"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Supply, Delivery and Installation of Optical Alignment & Packaging System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a6

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is seeking suppliers for the "Supply, Delivery and Installation of Optical Alignment & Packaging System" as part of their innovative semiconductor packaging venture. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and targets goods procurement. Based in Glasgow, the project involves the establishment of a local facility that bridges UK device design with domestic high-volume packaging and testing. The tender, initiated through an open procedure, is currently at the active stage. Interested parties must submit electronic bids by 4th September 2026, with the contract expected to last 720 days and potential for a 12-month extension for maintenance and warranty purposes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies in the optical and precision equipment industry to contribute to a key aspect of the UK's technological infrastructure. Businesses with a strong background in semiconductor packaging and optical alignment systems will find this particularly relevant. The opportunity is especially suited for those with an average yearly turnover of at least £1,834,000 over the past three years and the ability to meet specific insurance requirements. Given the goal to reduce reliance on international facilities, suppliers that can deliver reliable, scalable solutions for photonics packaging can help secure the UK's semiconductor supply chain while gaining a foothold in a burgeoning market.

## Notice

Background The UK urgently requires a sovereign, open-access advanced semiconductor packaging capability to close a well-evidenced market failure. Today, UK innovators in photonics and power electronics rely on overseas Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facilities for scaling to volume packaging, which fragments the supply chain, extends lead times, increases Intellectual Property (IP) leakage risk, and exposes critical technologies to geopolitical disruption. The National Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging (NCASP) is the missing link that converts research excellence into manufacturable products. NCASP is creating an integrated, industry-led scale-up facility that connects UK device design to domestic, high-volume packaging, test and metrology - reducing time-to-market and anchoring value onshore. Description The University of Strathclyde has a requirement for optical alignment and packaging system to perform various active and passive alignment functions for photonics packaging applications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Background The UK urgently requires a sovereign, open-access advanced semiconductor packaging capability to close a well-evidenced market failure. Today, UK innovators in photonics and power electronics rely on overseas Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facilities for scaling to volume packaging, which fragments the supply chain, extends lead times, increases Intellectual Property (IP) leakage risk, and exposes critical technologies to geopolitical disruption. The National Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging (NCASP) is the missing link that converts research excellence into manufacturable products. NCASP is creating an integrated, industry-led scale-up facility that connects UK device design to domestic, high-volume packaging, test and metrology - reducing time-to-market and anchoring value onshore. Description The University of Strathclyde has a requirement for optical alignment and packaging system to perform various active and passive alignment functions for photonics packaging applications.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: 12 months (if required maintenance and warranty)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073040-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2026 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073040-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838767
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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