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NU2251 High Resolution Maskless Lithography

Newcastle University · Education

In brief

Newcastle University is looking for suppliers for laboratory equipment work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £613,350 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 11 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 27 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Friday 27 November 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for laboratory equipment contracts across the UK (from 381 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

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What the notice says

The scope of this tender covers the supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a high resolution maskless aligner for UV (375 nm) photolithography within the new Great Northeast Nanofab (GNN) facility. The GNN is a new micro/nanofabrication clean room, hosted at Newcastle University. The intention is for the GNN to act as a regional open-access clean room for academia and low TRL commercial developments, allowing other universities and sites to specialise in a hub-and-spoke model. High-resolution photolithography has been identified as a critical capability gap at the GNN. This procurement is externally funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Should I bid?

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The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

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Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 27 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

6 November 2026Contract notice · notice 9957fc1e-8798-480f-ac2d-9e6b1d89928c-920765

About the buyer

Newcastle UniversityLast 12 months

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From notice 9957fc1e-8798-480f-ac2d-9e6b1d89928c-920765 on Contracts Finder, first published 6 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 6 November 2026.