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School of Physics & Astronomy: UV Nanoimprint Lithography System

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Deadline
2 days left
March 05, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
008781-2026
Value
£400,000
Location
Eastern Scotland, United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 02, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 26, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 05, 2026

Budget
£400,000
Duration
3 months
Location
Eastern Scotland
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The School of Physics and Astronomy requires a UV nanoimprint lithography system with capability to replicate sub-micron scale structures in thin films of commercial photoresists, custom-designed photoresists and organic semiconductors. The system must have capability to align both nanoimprint stamps and photolithography masks to existing features on a sample. The unit must come with toolings for holding both soft stamps for nanoimprint lithography and photomasks for conventional UV photolithography, and sample chucks suitable for a range of sample sizes from 10 mm x 10 mm chips to full wafers.

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Requirements & Qualifications

15 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (2)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (10)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--Bids must be submitted by the deadline: 2026-03-05T12:00:00+00:00.
--Suppliers must submit their bids via the University of St Andrews' eTendering system.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific eligibility requirements are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS10
--The system must be a UV nanoimprint lithography system.
--The system must be capable of replicating sub-micron scale structures in thin films of commercial photoresists.
--The system must be capable of replicating sub-micron scale structures in thin films of custom-designed photoresists.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
008781-2026_ocds_record.json

The University of St Andrews seeks a UV nanoimprint lithography system capable of replicating sub-micron structures, aligning stamps and masks, and accommodating diverse sample sizes for physics and astronomy research.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
008781-2026_ocds_release.json

The University of St Andrews seeks a UV nanoimprint lithography system capable of replicating sub-micron structures and aligning stamps/masks, with interested suppliers directed to their eTendering system.

Official PDF VersionPDF
008781-2026_official.pdf

The University of St Andrews requires a UV nanoimprint lithography system capable of replicating sub-micron structures, aligning stamps/masks, and accommodating various sample sizes for its School of Physics and Astronomy.

Tender NoticeHTM
008781-2026.html

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender presents clear technical specifications but suffers from significant omissions regarding evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and the accessibility of the primary tender notice, impacting overall transparency and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and provides a reasonable submission deadline. However, the absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility requirements, financial requirements, and, critically, evaluation criteria represents significant legal compliance gaps. Minor issues include missing codes for the procedure type and the liable person.

Absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Absence of explicit eligibility requirements
Clarity80/100

The technical description and specific technical capability requirements are very clear and unambiguous. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria, along with unspecified mandatory exclusion, eligibility, and financial requirements, significantly diminishes the overall clarity of the tender process for potential bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
Absence of explicit mandatory exclusion, eligibility, and financial requirements
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, organization, reference, value, and duration is provided. However, critical elements like evaluation criteria, detailed mandatory exclusion/eligibility/financial requirements, and the content of the main 'Tender Notice' document are missing or unavailable. The 'Liable Person' field is also empty, and details on 'Divided into Parts' are absent.

No evaluation criteria specified
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, and financial requirements
Fairness85/100

The tender benefits from a disclosed estimated value and the support for e-procurement, promoting equal access. The technical requirements, while specific, do not appear to be tailored to a single company. However, the complete lack of evaluation criteria and the failed download of the primary Tender Notice document significantly undermine fairness and transparency for all bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
Primary 'Tender Notice' document content unavailable (download failed)
Practicality65/100

Electronic submission is supported via the University's eTendering system, which is a positive aspect. However, the inability to access the 'Tender Notice' document, the absence of a specific contract start date (only duration), and limited detailed financing information beyond the estimated value reduce the practicality for potential bidders.

Primary 'Tender Notice' document content unavailable (download failed)
Contract start date not specified
Data Consistency90/100

The data is largely consistent, with no reported disputes or suspensions, and logical dates. Minor inconsistencies include missing codes for the procedure type, the empty 'Liable Person' field, and the lack of detail regarding the 'Divided into Parts' characteristic despite it being listed.

Missing procedure/type codes
Empty 'Liable Person' field
Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly incorporate green procurement criteria, social aspects, or innovation as specific requirements or evaluation factors. While the equipment itself is for advanced research, the procurement process lacks a dedicated focus on broader sustainability goals.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit social aspects included

Strengths

Clear and detailed technical specifications
Estimated value disclosed and e-procurement enabled
Open procedure type clearly defined
CPV and NUTS codes provided
No disputes or suspensions reported

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, and financial requirements
Primary 'Tender Notice' document content unavailable
Missing 'Liable Person' and procedure/type codes
No explicit sustainability or social criteria

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Clearly define and publish all mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, and financial requirements.
3. Ensure all tender documents, especially the main Tender Notice, are accessible and downloadable.

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