LA3215C-UCC-CFT for the Supply of a Suite of Plasma Etcher and Plasma Deposition Tools, 4 Lots

Tenders are sought for the supply delivery, installation and commissioning of a suite of tools in 4 Lots for

LA3215C-UCC-CFT for the Supply of a Suite of Plasma Etcher and Plasma Deposition Tools, 4 Lots

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) is seeking a supplier to provide a suite of plasma etcher and plasma deposition tools for University College Cork. The contract involves the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of four lots of equipment.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a suite of plasma etcher and plasma deposition tools in 4 Lots - Lot 1: Plasma Etcher Silicon Dielectrics - Lot 2: Plasma Etcher Metals Piezoelectrics - Lot 3: Plasma Etcher Slow and Controllable Rate Atomic Layer Etch for Silicon Dielectrics - Lot 4: Plasma Deposition PECVD

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Not stated - Qualifications: + Experience in supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excl. glasses) + Ability to meet the requirements for etching and deposition on both 100 mm and 200 mm diameter wafers - Certifications: Not stated - Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €3,300,000 - Submission deadline: Fri Jul 17 12:00:00 IST 2026 - Contract duration: 48 months - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission required via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8424094 - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: + Tender proposal + Technical specification + Commercial offer

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit companies with experience in supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excl. glasses) who can meet the requirements for etching and deposition on both 100 mm and 200 mm diameter wafers. - Opportunities: The contract involves a significant value of €3,300,000 and a duration of 48 months, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. - Risks: + High competition due to the open tender procedure + Complex technical requirements that may require specialized expertise

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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