Published date: 14 July 2020
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Contract summary
Industry
Electronic equipment - 31710000
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£350,000 to £450,000
Procurement reference
ICT-2020-037
Published date
14 July 2020
Closing date
13 August 2020
Contract start date
18 December 2020
Contract end date
17 December 2023
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult is creating a modular, flexible, accelerated prototype package assembly and test facility for RF, Photonics, and Power compound semiconductor devices, modules and systems. The facility enables research, proof of concept and provides capability to demonstrate feasibility and undertake small volume prototype builds.
As part of the package assembly research and development methodology we require a machine to perform sub-micron die placement for several growth areas in compound semiconductor packaging. This machine shall be capable of handling very small die in applications where their precision placement is a high priority; typical examples of this are micro LED's, laser diode assembly, micro optics assembly, VCSEL, photo diode arrays, III-V semiconductor die attachment to ROIC (hybridisation) and image sensor assembly. This shall also support future technology growth areas in packaging such as 2.5D and 3D IC packaging, multi-chip modules, flex on board and chip on glass. Capability to have optional upgrades, such as integration of active alignment for photonics device assembly would be advantageous.
The equipment shall be flexible and have several technologies available to mount die onto a substrate: dispensing, sintering, thermocompression bonding UV curing and ultrasonic bonding. Other process modules to support die placement and processing would include die heating and substrate heating, a process gas module for applications like formic acid etching for low temperature bumping, mechanical handling of parts and a module to support high bonding forces.
The manufacturer/authorised vendor shall install the system at the Innovation Centre, CSA Catapult, within the Advanced Packaging Laboratory, which will be equipped with access to all power and services for full installation and operation and be used to support contract research and development or commercial opportunities within the UK. The manufacturer/authorised vendor is also responsible for providing necessary training, warranty and service/maintenance support
The system architecture is expected to be a standalone machine with a number of modules and tool options to allow the micro assembly of die with a sub-micron placement accuracy.
The system shall provide user-controlled interface for the assembly of die into devices for RF, Photonics and Power packaging. The system should have capability to be used for both prototype device and low volume production quantities. The system shall be easy to configure and change for the user to allow different processes.
A system solution is required that is flexible and upgradeable in the future. Additional module options can then be purchased based on changing industry trends or specific requirements from customers or partners for technology development. The system should also include user software, installation, and training.
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Please note that the equipment will be required to be delivered to the laboratory in Newport, Wales, by the end of December 2020.
To express interest in this requirement and receive the tender documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference ITC-2020-037 in the subject field.
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Celtic Way
Imperial Park
Newport
NP108BE
Wales
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