Published date: 5 August 2021
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Contract summary
Industry
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000
Location of contract
Wales
Value of contract
£130,000
Procurement reference
ITC-2021-052
Published date
5 August 2021
Closing date
19 August 2021
Closing time
10am
Contract start date
20 September 2021
Contract end date
19 August 2025
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Scope
The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult is looking to create a modular, flexible, accelerated prototype package assembly and test facility to support developments around vehicle electrification incorporating compound semiconductor devices, modules and systems. This would allow experimentation, feasibility, proof of concept and small prototype volume build.
As part of the package assembly research and development methodology, we require a tensiometer for tensile, shear, bending, compression, flexure, rupture and creep analysis. We are further interested in properties at temperature between -40 and 300 °C. The machine would provide build evaluation and validation for metal, ceramic and multi material 3D printing, where we look to achieve material properties similar to traditionally prepared ceramics and metals.
The tool shall be capable of taking test tensile and flexural specimen for ceramics, and tensile, flexural, shear and compression samples for polymers and metals. We would also anticipate a need for testing irregularly shaped parts e.g. lattice, cantilevered fins or hollow components. Tests should be performed to the relevant ISO / ASTM standard.
The system will be installed at the CSA Catapult Innovation Centre, within the Advanced Packaging Prototyping and DER Laboratory which will be equipped with access to all power, gas and services for full installation and operation.
System Outline
The system architecture is expected to be a standalone testing platform, accompanied by a computer, any gas management system required for functionality.
The system shall incorporate all software elements required to control, capture and analyse data generated by the system.
The expectation is that the technology will be used for testing metal and ceramics( typically including, silicon nitride, copper, aluminium) and combination of materials such as copper and ceramics. Any proposed machine should be able to meet relevant test standards e.g. ISO or ASTM, some of which have been indicated adjacent to the requirements.
Delivery after successful tender is expected in late 2021 for all elements.
A total system solution is required, which covers the workstation, interchangeable accessories, power supplies, user software, a 'quick start' kit, installation (where CSAC provide necessary power and gas connections within 2 m of the machines) and training.
We require installation, commissioning, calibration, training and continuous support including maintenance for the selected system.
More information
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To express interest in this opportunity and receive the procurement documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference ICT-2021-052 in the subject field.
About the buyer
Address
CSA Catapult Innovation Centre
Celtic Way Imperial Park
Newport
NP10 8BE
Wales
procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk
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