Tender

GB-Newport: CSAC2305 Multi-purpose Fibre Assembly System

COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS (CSA) CATAPULT

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Tender

15 Jan 2024 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult has published a tender for a multi-purpose fibre assembly system titled "CSAC2305 Multi-purpose Fibre Assembly System" in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the engineering-related scientific and technical services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for February 19, 2024. The contract period is from March 31, 2024, to April 30, 2024, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The minimum value of the contract is GBP 500,000, while the total value is GBP 1,000,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the photonics industry in the UK. Businesses specialising in fibre optic technology, photonics, engineering, and technical services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The CSA Catapult seeks to explore capabilities for faster prototype development cycles, providing growth opportunities for innovative companies in the industry. Interested firms should consider the suitability criteria outlined to participate in this open procurement process.

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Notice Title

GB-Newport: CSAC2305 Multi-purpose Fibre Assembly System

Notice Description

CSA Catapult would like to explore the capabilities of multi-purpose fibre assemblies. The assembly's purposes will include, but are not limited to, fibre to integrated chip, fibre to package case, fibre to lens, and fibre to detectors. Multi-purpose fibre assembly is crucial for the entire photonics industry in the UK. CSA Catapult would like to explore this capability to provide services to customers, enabling a faster prototype development cycle. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad893243-db78-40c9-b2fc-49875ff6fc41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda7be2e-73ea-4cde-a0ff-570a5fccb780
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 30 days
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
COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS (CSA) CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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