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NU2251 High Resolution Maskless Lithography

Issued by Newcastle University · via UK Contracts Finder

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Published
6 Nov 2026
Closes
27 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC
Value
GBP 613,350
Reference
NCL001-DN834757-91346782
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Manufacturing & Supply
Type
goods

At a glance

Newcastle University in United Kingdom has published a procurement notice in manufacturing & supply: “NU2251 High Resolution Maskless Lithography”. Submissions close on 27 November 2026, 21 days from today. The stated value is GBP 613,350. Quote reference NCL001-DN834757-91346782 in any correspondence with the buyer. 2 documents are attached to this notice. There are 94 open manufacturing & supply notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Contracts Finder, not through FreeTender.

Details

The scope of this tender covers the supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a high resolution maskless aligner for UV (375 nm) photolithography within the new Great Northeast Nanofab (GNN) facility. The GNN is a new micro/nanofabrication clean room, hosted at Newcastle University. The intention is for the GNN to act as a regional open-access clean room for academia and low TRL commercial developments, allowing other universities and sites to specialise in a hub-and-spoke model. High-resolution photolithography has been identified as a critical capability gap at the GNN. This procurement is externally funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary Industry - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000 Location of contract United Kingdom Value of contract £613,350 Procurement reference NCL001-DN834757-91346782 Published date 6 November 2026 Closing date 27 November 2026 Closing time 12pm Contract start date 11 January 2027 Contract end date 10 January 2030 Contract type Supply contract Procedure type Open procedure (below threshold) Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? Yes Description The scope of this tender covers the supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a high resolution maskless aligner for UV (375 nm) photolithography within the new Great Northeast Nanofab (GNN) facility. The GNN is a new micro/nanofabrication clean room, hosted at Newcastle University. The intention is for the GNN to act as a regional open-access clean room for academia and low TRL commercial developments, allowing other universities and sites to specialise in a hub-and-spoke model. High-resolution photolithography has been identified as a critical capability gap at the GNN. This procurement is externally funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). More information How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name Alex Liles Address 4th Floor King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU England

Telephone: [contact details removed]

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Closing: 27 November 2026, 12pm

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