---
title: "Nanolithography Tool"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000604326"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2019-11-13"
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# Nanolithography Tool

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000604326

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process for a "Nanolithography Tool," specifically designed for nanometre scale direct writing lithography. This procurement took place under the goods category, reflecting its focus within the education sector. The award was classified as a limited procurement method, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the technical uniqueness of the tool, which is only available from Heidelberg Instruments Nano - SwissLitho AG. The contract, valued at £351,600, was signed on 14th October 2019, and the delivery location is at the Scottish Microelectronics Centre within the university's premises in Edinburgh, UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth in the field of advanced manufacturing and technology. Businesses specialising in high-precision instruments, especially those related to nanotechnology and microfabrication, may find this contract particularly relevant. The specificity of the tool and the limited competitive process suggest that companies with experience in similar technologies and a focus on innovation in scientific equipment will be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this sector.

## Notice

Nanometre scale direct write lithography tool.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The tool provides direct write lithography using a heated Atomic Force Microscopy cantilever tip to perform lithography and imaging on a nanometre scale on substrates up to 100mm diameter and 2cm thick.

### Procurement Information

The processes were developed by IBM Zurich and licenced to SwissLitho. As such, no other tool is available using the same technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372255 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £351,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEIDELBERG INSTRUMENTS NANO - SWISSLITHO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372255

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372255
  Nanolithography Tool - Nanometre scale direct write lithography tool.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604326

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