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18 Third generation triaxial zero ambient field optically pumped magnetometers.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

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05 Jul 2022 at 14:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, which has awarded a contract for the supply of 18 third-generation triaxial ambient field optically pumped magnetometers. This procurement falls under the industry category of magnetometer geophysical instruments and is located in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action and was completed on 24th February 2022, with the contract valued at £103,720.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in geophysical instruments, especially those with expertise in innovative sensor technology. Businesses that can offer similar products or have developed partnerships in research and development may find this contract aligns well with their competencies, potentially positioning them favourably for future collaborations with academic institutions and research organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

18 Third generation triaxial zero ambient field optically pumped magnetometers.

Notice Description

QuSpin is a long term collaborator with SPMIC in the development of OPM MEG. Over the past 6 years, SPMIC has worked with QuSpin both as a formal project partner and informally in a trusted end-user / developer relationship. This has resulted in QuSpin developing their OPM technology over several generations with end-user input from SPMIC, and SPMIC receiving OPMs developed to meet the needs of the OPM MEG system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a930d5df-b2b1-435f-877a-b4ca6cc8e0f0
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e36ba6b-a604-4f0b-ac58-86fbf5cfc470
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38260000 - Magnetometer geophysical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,720 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2022 - 24 Feb 2022 24 hours
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 NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QuSpin Inc

Further Information

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