Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5c-4be6-7022-af7e-a88b2e00ddfe/uk-sbs-pr19072-flip-chip-aligner awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS PR19072 Flip Chip Aligner [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £500,000 to £1,000,000 Published 4 Oct 2019 Deadline Closed 8 Nov 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) develop detectors to cover a broad range of scientific measurement in the X-Ray, infrared, visible light, neutron, gamma ray parts of the EM spectrum. UKRI-STFC require a flip chip bonder which will perform the assembly of such a range of radiation sensitive detectors. The detectors generally consist of a 2D array of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) readout integrated circuit (ROIC), bonded to a geometrically similar 2D array of solid-state sensor material to form a hybrid pixel sensor. In many cases, the ROIC is silicon, but often the sensor is selected to provide specific detection properties for the radiation range being sensed. This means that a wide variety of sensor materials are possible, including but not limited to silicon, germanium, cadmium telluride, cadmium zinc telluride, gallium arsenide and gallium antimonide. Most of the projects are small volume (1-5 units), high value runs, but it is also required to perform higher volume assemblies of a few 10s, 100s or potentially 2000-3000 units. Small volume runs must be accommodated by creating breaks during larger runs, necessitating rapid turn reconfigurations. The assembly facility is currently going through a major upgrade and will be moving into new custom built premises and looking to build on that improvement by enhancing the bonding and assembly capabilities. Floor space has been allocated with service provision installed for a typical flip chip bonder. UKRI-STFC has an established flip chip and die placement capability which utilises a range of bond processes but there is a recognised need to future proof the assembly infrastructure, increase the capacity and provide for making process enhancements to enable assembling higher numbers of more densely packed pixels. There are also plans to extend the range of processes which can be supported in the future, giving the ability to offer more than the current core flip chip processes. Please refer to the specification for the full requirement. 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Please note this is a free self-registration website and this can be done by completing the online questionnaire at [uksbs.delta-esourcing.com](https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/) Read full description ## CPV classification Microelectronic machinery and apparatus Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ab6e825a-28b9-45c8-9019-948040cbc45f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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