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University of Southampton Contract Award for the Provision of a Photonic Wafer Scale Testing Instrument

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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06 Dec 2017 at 11:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of a Photonic Wafer Scale Testing Instrument." This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The contract, valued at £217,500, was awarded to ficonTEC Service GmbH, with the contract period commencing on 3rd October 2017 and concluding on 2nd October 2020. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender was active until 16th February 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in high-tech optical and photonic equipment. Businesses with expertise in providing advanced laboratory instruments and related services would be particularly well-positioned to engage in future tenders of this nature. The collaboration between the University of Southampton’s Silicon Photonics Group and industrial partners further underlines the potential for innovative companies to contribute to cutting-edge research and development in this field.

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Notice Title

University of Southampton Contract Award for the Provision of a Photonic Wafer Scale Testing Instrument

Notice Description

Photonic wafer-scale testing system is required by Silicon Photonics Group at the University of Southampton for research activities. As one of the leading research team, the Silicon Photonics group has made a significant contribution in the field of silicon photonics most notably in waveguides, optical modulators, grating couplers, optical filters and switches. Collaborations with a number of industrial and academic institutions have been established. The testing system will be targeted to work with 8-inch wafers. Both passive and active photonic devices would be fabricated on the wafer. Apart from all those optical I/O mentioned above, high-speed electrical I/O would also be required. It may carry signals up to 50 Gb/s. Full details of the technical specification requirements were detailed within the Invitation to Tender document set.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35e5f646-2cb5-4be6-9f57-c429a5a1e5fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d00d083-68af-4fcd-b4cf-93a18991e901
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£217,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£217,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2017 - 2 Oct 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Suzanne Carlisle
Contact Email
tenders@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380 595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FICONTEC SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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