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Published 5 Feb 2026, 10:06 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Theia ALD system annual service contract

Official notice

Authority: University of Northumbria at Newcastle (Education)

Below threshold - without competition
Sectors: Repair & Maintenance (50) Delivery: North East (UKC)
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Awarded 18 Dec 2025no call for competition
Awarded to FORGE NANO, INC

What is being bought

Published requirement 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.

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The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Awarded
Delivery: North East
50410000 Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - without competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
5 Feb 2026, 10:06 GMT
Last source update
5 Feb 2026, 10:06 GMT
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-010297
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area
North East (UKC)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0647ae Find a Tender

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Contract details notice published
    5 Feb 2026, 10:06 GMT
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Contracts signed 1latest 18 Dec 2025
Awarded toValueDateStatus
FORGE NANO, INCUS$50,890 inc. VAT †—Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 1 · FORGE NANO, INC

    Signed
    18 Dec 2025
    Value
    US$50,890 inc. VAT
    Period
    1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
    Status
    active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Northumbria University

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PNBP-4638-XHJP Pandon Building, Camden Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, NE1 8STContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • FORGE NANO, INCAwarded supplier 12300 GRANT STREET, SUITE 110, THORNTON, US, CO 80241, USContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

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