UK SBS RE17236 Mask Aligner Request for Proposal

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 30th August 2017 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement This opportunity is for the supply of a mask aligner to support current and short-medium term work plans. Additional options for field upgrade to meet potential future developments will be regarded favourably. We have established processes on an existing mask aligner (a Karl Suss MA6) but require to open avenues for using those and new processes on larger wafers (8"/200mm diameter). The new mask aligner & exposure system will be used for small volume production runs using established processes and also for new process development. Processes may be developed and used on a range of wafer sizes, from individual die (e.g. 10x10mm, 20x20mm, 20x70mm) through various wafer sizes (2", 3", 4", 6", 8").Wafer materials handled include silicon, cadmium telluride, cadmium zinc telluride. Existing processes must be fully portable between the existing MA6 and the new mask aligner. This requires the cross calibration of exposure systems and supply of suitable tooling and/or tooling adapters. The new system must be suitable for occasional operators as well as every-day users. Whilst users will be trained, all aspects of usage must be sufficiently intuitive as to avoid errors. Full description can be found in the RE17236 Mask Aligner Request for Proposal, Section 4 Specification. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.