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The Centre for Process Innovation - Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Fourier Transfer Infrared Spectrometer Fitted with an Attenuated Total Reflectance Accessory and Training of Users

This specification is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer fitted with an attenuated total reflectance accessory. There is also a requirement for a computer and the relevant software to control the instrument. Currently, the requirement for the system is to be able to analyse organic layers deposited onto flexible polymeric substrates. As some layers may only be a few hundred nanometers thick, it is vital that the depth of penetration is as low as possible i.e. the utilization of a germanium crystal. The desired analysis range would be 350 to 4000 cm-1. A thermal detector such as one comprising DTGS would be sufficient for our ATR needs. The supplier of the equipment is requested to provide training on the use of the system. Other desirable functionalities if available would include ocompound libraries, ospecular reflectance accessories, oMCT detectors, oFTIR imaging, oTG-IR interfaces, onitrogen purging capability of the sample area othe means to apply heat to samples to monitor output with increasing temperature e.g. for curing experiments. An instrument that can incorporate future upgrades and further accessories would also be desirable. Please quote separately for each of these options if available. Sample Testing - Samples comprising organic layers on polymeric substrates will be supplied for analysis. Interested parties must contact e-tendering@uk-cpi.com to request samples. The samples are to be analysed using a low depth of penetration ATR module, preferably incorporating a multi-bounce germanium crystal configuration. For full details of this tender please see http://www.uk-cpi.com/3_pages/tenders/. Contact is Roseanne Binnie, E: e-tendering@uk-cpi.com

Reference: CPI 215

Deadline for Expression of interest : 1 Mar 2010

Closing Date : 15 Mar 2010
full specification of The Centre for Process Innovation - Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Fourier Transfer Infrared Spectrometer Fitted with an Attenuated Total Reflectance Accessory and Training of Users
The Centre for Process Innovation - Recruitment Service Providers

The principal recruitment requirements in CPI include Administrative, Financial, Engineering, Scientific, IT, Marketing, Commercial and HR roles at all levels of responsibility from junior staff to directors. CPI is therefore seeking to update its ‘panel’ of recruitment service providers who will then be awarded individual contracts for recruitment of specific positions within CPI on an ‘as and when’ basis. For full details of this tender please see the CPI website www.uk-cpi.com where the full document is available. Contact is Natalie Gibson. Email: e-tendering@uk-cpi.com

Reference: CPI 201

Closing Date : 15 Mar 2010
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Newcastle Science City (Newcastle Science Company Ltd) - Market Development and Research Services for regional start ups and SMEs

Newcastle Science City (Newcastle Science Company Ltd) NSCL will create and support around 40 start-ups over the next two years. In order to accelerate their creation, NSCL is seeking to create a panel of suppliers to provide specialist market research consultancy services. We are therefore looking for a talented and creative panel of suppliers (minimum three, maximum six) to provide a range of services for NSCL on behalf of the companies and projects we support. Services should include: •Competitor and market analysis •New product/service research •Market entry and competitive positioning •Research into customer and stakeholder perceptions. Contact via: Newcastle Science City – Procurement – Tender Specifications must be downloaded from http://www.newcastlesciencecity.com/about-nsc/tendering-opportunities or contact T: 0191 231 2200, E: procurement@newcastlesciencecity.com

Reference: NSC-CT21

Closing Date : 16 Mar 2010
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NPICCTV0310 - County Durham Development Company - CCTV Equipment for the NETPark Incubator

County Durham Development Company requires a company to provide and install CCTV equipment to enhance its current security arrangements. There are monitoring arrangements in place at the NETPark Incubator and this tender is intended to enhance those arrangements in line with NETPark’s policy of continuous improvement. David Weddle or Janet Todd, County Durham Development Company; E: david.weddle@netparkincubator.co.uk; janet.todd@netparkincubator.co.uk. Please note that the tender documents and a full specification can be downloaded from http://www.uknetpark.net/home/netparknet.aspx

Reference: NPICCTV0310

Closing Date : 18 Mar 2010
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The Centre for Process Innovation - North East Enterprise Europe Network Panel for Specialist Technology and Innovation Services

One of the key objectives of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) for North East England is to establish strong regional capabilities and expertise for the construction of successful R&D grant applications. The activities of the core EEN team are supported by the appointment of a panel (the ‘EEN Panel’) comprising highly skilled individual experts with integrated business and technology skills. This tender is for the appointment of suitable individuals / organisations to the EEN Panel. Independent consultants may tender to join the EEN Panel. Organisations may propose individuals from their staff to join the regional EEN Panel and work in close alliance with CPI. Successful individuals joining the EEN Panel will be engaged on client work on an as-required basis. Proposed individuals must have expertise and experience in at least one of the four work packages detailed in the tender documentation. Successful individuals will be retained on the regional EEN Panel based on their ongoing performance, outcome of client assignment, quality of work and customer feedback. CPI reserves the right to make changes to the Panel as required, based on these criteria. Successful EEN panel members will be expected to work in close collaboration with CPI and CPI’s EEN clients to deliver services, building effective working relationships with CPI, CPI EEN clients and consortia. For full details of this tender please visit www.uk-cpi.com or e-mail e-tendering@uk-cpi.com quoting the tender reference number. Contact: Jena Moyle,E: e-tendering@uk-cpi.com

Reference: CPI 220

Closing Date : 19 Mar 2010
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CPI 222 - Centre for Process Innovation - Upgrade to OptilabTM R2R Sputter Coater

The scope of the work is to provide Dual planar magnetron and associated power supply, MFCs and gas feeds, Pulsed DC power supply and Roughing and backing pump set, to install the items into an OptilabTM R2R sputter coater, and commission the equipment provided. N.B. In all cases this will include integration into the existing Siemens PLC control system, WinCC software and Profibus network. Thus, where appropriate, all items will need to be equipped with suitable connections, etc, and the software code for controlling the items via the WinCC front end will need to be written. The prices quoted in the bid should include the cost for all cabling, pipework and any other items that are required for installation. In order to accommodate a new dual planar magnetron it will also be necessary to reposition the existing dual cylindrical magnetron from Zone1 to Zone 2 (see appendix 1) and the price for this should also be included in the tender bid. For full details of this tender please see http://www.uk-cpi.com/3_pages/tenders/ . Contact is Rosanne Binnie, E: e-tendering@uk-cpi.com

Reference: CPI 222

Closing Date : 19 Mar 2010
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Centre for Process Innovation - SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF AN EBEAM LITHOGRAPHY UPGRADE TO HITACHI S3700

This specification is for the supply (including packing and delivery to the PETEC Centre at NETPark, Sedgefield, Co Durham UK), installation, and commissioning of vacuum hotplates and training of users. For a retrofitted system for our Hitachi S3700 SEM to allow e-beam lithography to be performed. Typical standard panels are 4” x 4” or larger on glass or plastic (although smaller sub panels may be used for the purpose of R&D, as well as other materials) The system should allow / include •Suitable hardware to allow control of the beam and stage for patterning of features of the order of 100nm or better •Good repeatable uniformity both across the sample and from sample to sample (better than 5%) •Additional beam blankers as required •Ability to switch between lithography and SEM •Faraday cup and source meter to measure beam current •Quotes for suitable materials / stages required for sample mounting •Quotes for suitable e-beam resists •Suitable software to design lithographic patterning which links to the hardware •Suitable software to allow stitching of samples to produce more large scale arrays of features •Training of users and guidance on suitable recipes •Options for additional licences (offline). For full details of this tender please see http://www.uk-cpi.com/3_pages/tenders/. Contact via Rosanne Binnie, E: e-tendering@uk-cpi.com

Reference: CPI 216

Closing Date : 19 Mar 2010
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Centre for Process Innovation - Supply, Installation, and Commissioning Of Three Vacuum Hotplates and Training of Users

This specification is for the supply (including packing and delivery to the PETEC Centre at NETPark, Sedgefield, Co Durham UK), installation, and commissioning of a vacuum hotplates and training of users. Three hotplates for use with samples up to 12” x 12” of either glass or plastic laminated on glass is required. The system should be able to •Take up to 12” x 12” samples (glass, plastic laminated on glass and give the option for plastic on its own) •Have suitable connection for extract for solvent to ensure safety of operator •Have uniformity of better than 5% across the whole sample •Have vacuum to hold panel in place •Ability to set temperature of plate to within 1 degree •Be suitable for temp range from room temperature up to a minimum of 150C and keep uniformity at all temp ranges across the sample (and better than 5% accuracy in stability) •Be either a stand alone unit or benchtop configuration •Option of controllable extract •Option of lift pins / automatic timing •Option to program ramps into hotplate •Option for nitrogen purging •Option for suitable hood to protect user and maintain temperature stability •Option for porous chuck for use with flexible materials •Option for proximity and contact bake. For full details of this tender please see http://www.uk-cpi.com/3_pages/tenders/. Contact via Roseanne Binnie, E: e-tendering@uk-cpi.com.

Reference: CPI 217

Closing Date : 19 Mar 2010
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Centre for Process Innovation - UV Mask Aligner and training of users

This specification is for the supply (including packing and delivery to the PETEC Centre at NETPark, Sedgefield, Co Durham UK), installation, and commissioning of a UV Mask Aligner and training of users. A UV Mask aligner is required for general photolithographic work. Either new or refurbished systems will be considered. It should have the following: •Capability for a minimum sample size of 4” x 4” square, quote options for 6” x 6” and 8” x 8” (and ability to use small substrates as required) •Ideally broadband UV, with good uniformity of better than 5% across exposed area •Repeat uniformity from run to run •Ability to use mask sets made from both glass and acetate, and of appropriate size to uniformly expose the samples fully. •Feature resolution of better than 4 microns with standard positive and negative resist, with good side wall profile •Suitable vacuum chucks for substrate and mask range •Lamp should have a good lifetime and spec should be provided •Front side optics with quoted option for back side alignment •Suitable optics to allow alignment of mask to features on panel •Suitable control of exposure as a function of time /and/or energy •Suitable control of vacuum level depending on mask / substrate •Suitable system to give uniformity of contact between mask and substrate •Standard modes of lithography – contact / proximity etc including control of these •Suitable for cleanroom use •Option for Nano imprint lithography tool upgrade •Option for bonder upgrade tool •Quote options for additional chucks •Quote options for additional lamp bulbs. For full details of this tender please see http://www.uk-cpi.com/3_pages/tenders/. Contact via: Rosanne Binnie; E: e-tendering@uk-cpi.com.

Reference: CPI 218

Closing Date : 19 Mar 2010
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NPGS0310 - County Durham Development Company - Gardening Support to the NETPark Incubator

County Durham Development Company requires a company to provide gardening support at the NETPark Incubator to ensure the building retains at all times an appealing aspect to clients and visitors. The primary task will be to provide regular grounds maintenance but there will also be a requirement to liaise with CDDC staff to identify areas where repair/improvement attention is required and implement appropriate action. Contact via David Weddle or Janet Todd, County Durham Development Company, E: david.weddle@netparkincubator.co.uk; janet.todd@netparkincubator.co.uk. Please note that the tender documents and a full specification can be downloaded from http://www.uknetpark.net/home/netparknet.aspx

Reference: NPGS0310

Closing Date : 24 Mar 2010
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NPHS0310 - County Durham Development Company - Handyperson Support to the NETPark Incubator

CDDC requires a company to provide minor works support at the NETPark Incubator to ensure the building retains at all times its “as new” appearance. The primary task will be to liaise with CDDC staff to identify areas where repair/modification attention is required and implement appropriate action. However there is also an element of the person involved being proactive and seeking out areas for attention and agreeing action with the Incubator Manager. Contact via David Weddle or Janet Todd, County Durham Development Company; E: david.weddle@netparkincubator.co.uk; janet.todd@netparkincubator.co.uk.

Reference: NPHS0310

Closing Date : 24 Mar 2010
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Centre for Process Innovation - Market Study, Feasibility and Business Case for Integrated Smart Systems in the Field of Printed Electronics

1.Background Information - 1.1.The terminology “Integrated Smart Systems” (ISS) in the context of this tender, refers to a hybrid approach to Printed Electronics resulting in the integration of continuous printing and packaging production technologies for generation of functional electronics on plastic. Examples of relevant processes include 1.1.1.lamination of inorganic device driver chips and LEDs to plastic 1.1.2.lamination and stamping of drivers to continuous web packaging lines 1.1.3.Integration of devices by flexographic roll to roll printing of conductive inks. 1.2.It is expected that the winning consortium will have experience and current involvement within the printing and packaging industries as well as a high level of understanding of public sector operations and requirements. 2.Scope of Services 2.1.PETEC is planning to commission a Market study, Feasibility and Business Case for Integrated Smart Systems in the field of Printed Electronics. 2.2.Outputs 2.2.1.Market study 2.2.2.Business case 2.2.3.Technology Roadmap. For full details of this tender please see http://www.uk-cpi.com/3_pages/tenders/. Contact via: Rosanne Binnie - E: e-tendering@uk-cpi.com

Reference: CPI 212

Closing Date : 26 Mar 2010
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The Centre for Process Innovation - Wilton Innovation Incubator

Building modification and construction work to form small scale industrial facility spaces, laboratories and offices, with associated mechanical and electrical services, in an existing building of the Technical Development Area at the Wilton Centre, Wilton, Redcar, TS10 4RF. For further information contact Vivienne Dale, T: 01642 438050 , E: vivienne.dale@wiltoncentre.co.uk

Reference: CPI 205

Closing Date : 29 Mar 2010
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