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Supply of Semiconductor Metrology NMI

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Buyer Address: 22 Whitehall, London, UKI32, SW1A 2EG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
1200000.0 GBP
Published
09 Sep 2025, 16:40
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
18 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73100000 - Research and experimental development services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
NPL Management Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

NPL will create new semiconductor metrology capabilities to improve the UK’s infrastructure for pre-competitive semiconductor innovation, supporting investment and growth in next-generation materials and processes. The project will create metrology capability to support the manufacture of advanced semiconductor materials for end use in power electronics, radio frequency (RF) communications, and optoelectronics. New capabilities will be hosted at NPL and academic partners and made available to UK industry to de-risk investments, support growth, and secure access to international markets.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Semiconductor Metrology for UK Growth

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