Tender

Supply and Installation of a Hydroen Maser to the University of Birmingham

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

18 Sep 2020 at 09:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a hydrogen maser, aimed at supporting their quantum technology transfer centre. This tender, classified under "Electronic timekeeping systems" and "Microwave equipment," has a budget of up to £255,000, including VAT. The tender period will close on 19 October 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 14 December 2020, lasting until 30 April 2021. The procurement follows an open procedure that allows suppliers to participate in the bidding process.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in quantum technology or electronic timekeeping systems. Businesses that can meet the technical specifications outlined in the tender, including stability, output requirements, and warranty provisions, should consider participating. Success in this contract could facilitate a foothold in the expanding field of quantum technologies, potentially leading to further opportunities and collaborations with academic institutions and research councils funded by European and UK entities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of a Hydroen Maser to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The quantum technology transfer centre at the University of Birmingham, as part of the quantum hub for metrology and sensors, is inviting tenders for a hydrogen maser (e.g. active version), with the following specifications: o At least one 10MHz output o At least one pulse per second (PPS) output o All outputs to be 50 Ohm impedance o Integrated battery power supply able to power the unit for greater than 12 hours in the event of mains power failure o Stability of <1E-13 at 1 seconds averaging time o Stability of <2E-15 at 10,000 seconds averaging time o Phase noise -120dBc/Hz or better at 1Hz offset, -150dBc/Hz or better at 1kHz offset o Magnetic sensitivity <2E-14 per gauss o Temperature sensitivity of <1E-15 per degree Celsius o Operational lifetime of 20 years or greater o Remote monitoring via platform agnostic computer interface. o Warranty period of >3years Overall budget for this item is up to ?255,000.00 including VAT. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-418170ca-ebc2-41b5-b052-91dbf9e4e44c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b210f43-9d51-4836-ae15-13ea94d4e962
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31711300 - Electronic timekeeping systems

31711422 - Microwave equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Rachel Price
Contact Email
r.e.price.1@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0121 414 9055

Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-418170ca-ebc2-41b5-b052-91dbf9e4e44c-2020-09-18T10:33:35+01:00",
    "date": "2020-09-18T10:33:35+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-418170ca-ebc2-41b5-b052-91dbf9e4e44c",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "SC8641/20",
        "title": "Supply and Installation of a Hydroen Maser to the University of Birmingham",
        "description": "The quantum technology transfer centre at the University of Birmingham, as part of the quantum hub for metrology and sensors, is inviting tenders for a hydrogen maser (e.g. active version), with the following specifications: o At least one 10MHz output o At least one pulse per second (PPS) output o All outputs to be 50 Ohm impedance o Integrated battery power supply able to power the unit for greater than 12 hours in the event of mains power failure o Stability of <1E-13 at 1 seconds averaging time o Stability of <2E-15 at 10,000 seconds averaging time o Phase noise -120dBc/Hz or better at 1Hz offset, -150dBc/Hz or better at 1kHz offset o Magnetic sensitivity <2E-14 per gauss o Temperature sensitivity of <1E-15 per degree Celsius o Operational lifetime of 20 years or greater o Remote monitoring via platform agnostic computer interface. o Warranty period of >3years Overall budget for this item is up to ?255,000.00 including VAT. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.",
        "datePublished": "2020-09-18T10:33:35+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "31711300",
            "description": "Electronic timekeeping systems"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "31711422",
                "description": "Microwave equipment"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B15 2TT"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2020-10-19T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2020-12-14T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2021-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b210f43-9d51-4836-ae15-13ea94d4e962",
                "datePublished": "2020-09-18T10:33:35+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Additional information on how to apply for this contract",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-41974",
            "name": "University of Birmingham",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University of Birmingham"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Edgbaston, Edgbaston",
                "locality": "Edgbaston",
                "postalCode": "B15 2TT",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Rachel Price",
                "email": "R.E.Price.1@bham.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "0121 414 9055"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-41974",
        "name": "University of Birmingham"
    }
}