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title: "Wet-thermal oxidation furnace"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-131850"
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buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-05-23"
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# Wet-thermal oxidation furnace

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-131850

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## Summary

The Cardiff University has recently completed the procurement process for a "Wet-thermal oxidation furnace" in the Education sector. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender aimed at purchasing a wet oxidation system for the oxidation of III-V compound semiconductors. The anticipated upgrade is to handle 200mm wafers for research purposes and collaboration with industry partners. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the active contract valued at £267,364 signed on 20th February 2023.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the technology and semiconductor sectors, particularly those with expertise in wet oxidation systems. Companies offering related equipment upgrades or catering to research institutions may find this tender suitable for their capabilities. Businesses with experience in large-scale systems are well-suited to compete in this tender and contribute to the enhancement of research and collaboration efforts within the semiconductor industry.

## Notice

A complete wet oxidation system is required for the oxidation of III-V compound semiconductors, primarily for vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) and ridge waveguide applications

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A complete wet oxidation system is required for the oxidation of III-V compound semiconductors, primarily for vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) and ridge waveguide applications. We currently own an ALOXTEC system that was purchased in 2017. It was purchased as a 4" capable system but was upgraded to a 150mm capability following a period of joint development between ALOXTEC (formerly AET) and the ICS. We need to upgrade this system to handle 200mm wafers to continue with our research output and collaboration with our industry partners.

### Procurement Information

We currently own an ALOXTEC system that was purchased in 2017. It was purchased as a 4" capable system but was upgraded to a 150mm capability following a period of joint development between ALOXTEC (formerly AET) and the ICS. We need to upgrade this system to handle 200mm wafers to continue with our research output and collaboration with our industry partners.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131850 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 23 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £267,364 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| 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 | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 23 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131850

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY438333
  Wet-thermal oxidation furnace - A complete wet oxidation system is required for the oxidation of III-V compound semiconductors, primarily for vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) and ridge waveguide applications

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-131850

## Provenance

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