FTS UK public procurement

Theia ALD system annual service contract

Northumbria University

CompleteOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-0647ae
Tender valueNot supplied1 awards · 1 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 5 February 2026
Buyer
Northumbria University
Status
Complete
Procurement method
Below threshold - without competition
Category
Not supplied
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — Not supplied

Description

Northumbria University previously has procured a Theia ALD system for the high-precision deposition of ultra-thin, conformal films (oxides, nitrides, and metals) onto 3D research substrates. The system is essential for achieving atomic-level thickness control and superior film uniformity in the development of next-generation semiconductors and barrier coatings. This procurement is related to Service and Maintenance contract that includes Preventative Maintenance Parts and Labor. This contract is necessary to ensure timely system upgrades by the OEM. The Service and Maintenance contract was awarded to OEM Forge Nano following the Below-Threshold Without Competition Procedure. The service contract cannot be provided by a third party without the risk of voiding the equipment warranty. Original parts and proprietary system software upgrades are an essential part of this contract. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011507376

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

1 shown
Active

Theia ALD system annual service contract

Awarded
Not supplied
Award value
Not supplied
Suppliers
1
Signed contract
18 December 2025

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

2 parties
Buyer

Northumbria University

Pandon Building, Camden Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKC22, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PNBP-4638-XHJP
Supplier

FORGE NANO, INC

12300 GRANT STREET, SUITE 110, THORNTON, US, CO 80241, United States

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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