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Single Photon Detectors

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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17 Jan 2025 at 14:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for "Single Photon Detectors" under a direct procurement method. This contract falls under the industry category "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)" (CPV: 38000000) and pertains to a location in Brighton, England (postcode BN1 9RH). The procurement process has moved to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 15 January 2025. The contract period begins on 17 January 2025 and ends on 16 January 2026. The procurement action was a single tender action below the threshold, indicating a streamlined process for a specific need with a total contract value of £44,686.35.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in high-precision laboratory equipment supply. Given the direct award method, businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those with innovative and niche products like Single Photon Detectors, have excellent chances to compete in such specialised procurements. This award to Photon Spot Inc. highlights the potential for international suppliers to provide highly technical goods, enabling growth in niche markets and fostering partnerships with prominent educational institutions like the University of Sussex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single Photon Detectors

Notice Description

Single Photon Detectors

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae58eac9-6e9f-4b36-8964-8d5e31816b76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e477436-7d71-4224-878d-351eb06ec732
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,686 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,686 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTON SPOT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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