Tender

GB-Bath: Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector System

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

20 Oct 2023 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is seeking a multi-channel superconducting nanowire single photon detector (SNSPD) system for research purposes. The procurement process, identified by the tender ID BIP817671731, is in the open procedure stage. The contract period runs from November 26, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with a tender period deadline of November 10, 2023. The procurement falls under the goods category and is located in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in supplying detection apparatus to the University of Bath. Companies involved in quantum technologies, photonics, and detection systems would be well-suited to compete. With a contract value of GBP 500,000, this tender offers a potential for business growth for suppliers of superconducting nanowire single photon detector systems and related technologies.

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Notice Title

GB-Bath: Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector System

Notice Description

The Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials at the University of Bath requires a multi-channel superconducting nanowire single photon detector (SNSPD) system for research across a diverse user base. Investigators will be using this system in conjunction with various experiments including quantum memories, single-photon frequency converters, single-photon sources, quantum information processing and metrology, nonlinear optical characterisation tools, and investigations of 2D materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4944e438-aa32-431d-a4fb-321216280390
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c4cc17-74f4-4bf5-9e09-7f821b21b7de
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38431000 - Detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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