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Integrated Optics Circuit

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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12 Sep 2023 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for the "Integrated Optics Circuit" project under the CPV classification "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments". This tender involved the purchase of two photonics devices with a total value of £102,000. The tender commenced on May 3, 2023, with a contract period starting on August 14, 2023, and ending on August 14, 2026. The University of Exeter located in Exeter, United Kingdom, initiated this open procedure tender, providing opportunities for SMEs to participate in the goods procurement process.

Businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry, particularly SMEs, will find growth opportunities with the University of Exeter's recently awarded contract for the "Integrated Optics Circuit" project. With a contract value of £102,000, this procurement presents a chance for suppliers specialising in photonics devices to engage in the development of the BIFROST instrument. The University's commitment to sourcing this technology offers a significant business opportunity for suppliers looking to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in photonics and optical instruments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Optics Circuit

Notice Description

The optical interferometry group in the department of Physics and Astronomy is undertaking the development BIFROST, a new instrument for the Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI). As part of this development process the group is procuring two photonics devices, each containing two Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) to function as the beam combining device within the BIFROST instrument. This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 101003096).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d517da07-24f9-46f7-9c0e-9641c5ca3e03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2023 - 14 Aug 2026 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 EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEEM PHOTONICS

Further Information

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