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Quantum Cold Rubidium Microwave Atomic Clock

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Nov 2023 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Provision of Quantum Cold Rubidium Microwave Atomic Clock Assessment. The contract, valued at £105,446.65 in GBP, was awarded to The University of Strathclyde. The contract period runs from 17th November 2023 to 19th May 2024. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold). The tender period ended on 7th November 2023. The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, issued this contract in the services category.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing Microwave equipment services. Companies well-suited to compete in this procurement process include those with expertise in high-precision scientific equipment or firms offering advanced technological solutions in the field. As the contract has been awarded, potential suppliers should monitor similar future tenders from the Ministry of Defence to explore further business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quantum Cold Rubidium Microwave Atomic Clock

Notice Description

Contract award notice for Provision of Quantum Cold Rubidium Microwave Atomic Clock Assessment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adcad088-b1d4-4773-a264-0525876f92a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a705a330-bd96-457e-8edc-04f68329e537
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31711422 - Microwave equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,446 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,446 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2023 - 19 May 2024 6-12 months
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Further Information

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