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Procurement of a 1 Chip Imaging System

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Award

21 Mar 2024 at 16:09

Tender

30 Jan 2024 at 18:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the procurement of a 1 Chip Imaging System. The Quantum Technologies Innovation Centre at the University of Bristol, focusing on Quantum and related technologies, sought this equipment to support innovation in developing silicon chips and integrated photonics systems. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract period running from March 20, 2024, to December 31, 2027, valued at GBP 99,492.22. The buying organisation is the University of Bristol, located in Bristol, England. The main procurement category is goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This tender opportunity to provide a 1 Chip Imaging System by the University of Bristol is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector, particularly those involved in detection apparatus and microscopes, are well-suited to compete. The contract period offers potential for long-term business growth and collaboration, with the University of Bristol aiming to accelerate innovative product development through the provision of critical equipment to its members. Interested parties should note the tender closing deadline of February 22, 2024, and leverage this opportunity to support their business expansion and innovation efforts.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a 1 Chip Imaging System

Notice Description

The Quantum Technologies Innovation Centre (QTIC) at the University of Bristol provides SMEs, students, researchers and industry with facilities and equipment to support innovation in Quantum and related technologies. Most of our members are developing silicon chips, including integrated photonics systems. We maintain a pool of equipment which is available for users to rent on a flexible basis. We focus on providing equipment that is likely to be in demand by current and future members. The required equipment is a single imaging system to enable the inspection of silicon chips and similar samples. It is intended to allow users to image features, including defects, on chips as a critical part of the R&D process, ultimately accelerating the progression of innovative new products to impact.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed6209e4-cb22-4e68-a239-2745d5da15d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54cd3673-4dce-4d00-9c75-3a7ee4eb2acc
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

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

38431000 - Detection apparatus

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,492 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
yi19222@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVIDENT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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