--- title: "Supply, Delivery and Installation of Laser Waveguide Writing Equipment" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838769" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838769" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838769.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838769.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2026-08-03" --- # Supply, Delivery and Installation of Laser Waveguide Writing Equipment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838769 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838769) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838769.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of equipment related to the supply, delivery, and installation of Laser Waveguide Writing Equipment. This tender falls under the Education industry category and is aimed at addressing the UK's need for an open-access advanced semiconductor packaging capability. Businesses have until 12:00 on 4th September 2026 to submit electronic bids, following an open procurement method detailed for this opportunity, which will contribute to the National Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging's aim to connect UK device design to high-volume packaging capabilities within the country. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in photonics packaging, semiconductor manufacturing, and laser technology sectors looking to expand their footprint in the UK market. Companies with proven expertise in these areas and the ability to meet the financial and technical criteria, such as possessing a minimum annual turnover of £1,576,000 and providing relevant past project examples, will find this tender to be well-suited for growth. The requirement for robust insurance coverage further highlights the scale and importance of the project, positioning successful vendors at the forefront of an industry-driven initiative to anchor semiconductor manufacturing capabilities locally. ## 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 waveguide writing equipment capable of performing waveguide writing using laser beam 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 waveguide writing equipment capable of performing waveguide writing using laser beam 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561428 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561428 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561428 Supply, Delivery and Installation of Laser Waveguide Writing Equipment - 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 waveguide writing equipment capable of performing waveguide writing using laser beam for photonics packaging applications. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838769 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838769. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838769.json.