Tender

GB-Newport: CSAC2304 Single Photon Detection System

COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS (CSA) CATAPULT

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Tender

15 Jan 2024 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult is inviting tenders for the procurement of a Single Photon Detection System in Newport, Wales. This procurement falls under the engineering-related scientific and technical services category. The tender, with an estimated value of £500,000, is currently in the 'Open procedure' stage. The deadline for tender submissions is 31st January 2024, with the contract period scheduled to run from 31st March 2024 to 31st August 2024.

This opportunity created by CSA Catapult is ideal for businesses specialising in quantum technologies, photonics, and engineering services. Companies with expertise in developing superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors and quantum photonics integrated chips would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process aims to support the quantum industry by providing testing services and accelerating development cycles for quantum technologies.

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Notice Title

GB-Newport: CSAC2304 Single Photon Detection System

Notice Description

CSA Catapult would like to explore the capabilities of identifying and measuring individual photons of light. The main detector to be used is the superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (SNSPD). Single photon detection is crucial for various quantum applications due to the fundamental nature of quantum mechanics and the unique properties of individual photons. CSA Catapult would like to explore this capability to support the development of quantum photonics integrated chips (QPICs) and provide testing services to customers, speeding up the development cycle for the entire quantum industry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d50dea8-2779-4b66-9f98-babaed7b361d
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
Not specified
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 1-6 months
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
Joe Wightman
Contact Email
joe.wightman@csa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
07376487691

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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