CMP System
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research & innovation supply contract awarded in Germany: CMP Anlage. By Universität Stuttgart. Awarded to Struers GmbH (EUR 120K, May 2026).
This is a supplies contract in the Research sector. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from GermanThe Institute for Semiconductor Optics and Functional Interfaces (IHFG) has developed InAs quantum dots (QDs) that emit in the C-band of the telecommunications range. For this purpose, a metamorphic buffer layer (MMB) made of InGaAs was used between the active QD layer and the GaAs substrate to manipulate the strain in the system. In order to significantly improve the optical quality, especially the emission linewidth, the MMB layers must be mechanically removed by precision polishing in the next step. The removal of the MMB would not only improve the emission properties but also facilitate the fabrication of strain-free QD membranes, paving the way for the production of high-performance photonic structures with high yield. To achieve this, a precision polishing system is required that can polish III-V materials to a surface roughness of preferably sub-nanometer range (RMS < 1 nm) and offers excellent control of total thickness variation (TTV) as well as high reproducibility. Furthermore, with such a polishing system, it would be possible to realize III-V/Si-based quantum photonic integrated circuits (QPICs) by direct bonding.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on May 13, 2026. Last refreshed 34 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Universität Stuttgart
Universität Stuttgart has issued 81 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 32 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Research & Innovation, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Germany. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), service.bund.de (Germany), and DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany). Most recent publication: June 25, 2026.
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How much was the contract awarded for?
Struers GmbH was awarded the contract for €120,045. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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