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4398/JN/24 - Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detection System

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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02 Apr 2025 at 08:22

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Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 16:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield recently awarded a contract for a highly sensitive superconducting nanowire single photon detection (SNSPD) system to ID Quantique SA. The procurement process aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) in the field of quantum optics. This project, classified under the industry category "Detection and analysis apparatus" (CPV: 38430000), was conducted through an open procedure. The initial tender was published on 10th January 2025, with a tender period ending on 27th January 2025. Key deadlines included the contract period starting on 27th February 2025 and ending on 28th February 2025. The tender took place in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, and the contract value was £140,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with high-value technological contracts. Companies specializing in semiconductor materials, quantum optics, and detection technology will find this procurement particularly beneficial. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their market footprint, gain academic institution clients, and be part of cutting-edge research and development projects. The University of Sheffield’s open and competitive tendering process ensures transparency and equal opportunities for capable suppliers to contribute innovatively to the institution's advanced research needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4398/JN/24 - Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detection System

Notice Description

The EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) at the University of Sheffield supplies a wide range of III-V semiconductor materials and devices primarily to the UK academic research community. The NEF also engages in significant activity researching and developing new materials and structures. A key area of activity is quantum optics and, in particular, the development of high quality single photon sources based on quantum dots. In order to carry out effective characterisation of these devices The NEF is looking to acquire a highly sensitive superconducting nanowire single photon detection (SNSPD) system capable of measuring very low light signals in the NIR band. At least 2 detection channels optimised at 1550nm are required for correlation measurements. Additional detection channels at both shorter and longer wavelengths are also required. This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is voluntarily operating under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbbc36cb-855f-4420-990b-fc6dac08c1f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704f17d4-4e75-48c9-8327-b0cdfe5e2239
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,157 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 30 days
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ID QUANTIQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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