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SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF WAVELENGTH METER TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

21 Sep 2020 at 12:53

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

17 Aug 2020 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Aug 2020 at 11:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking suppliers for the "Supply and Installation of Wavelength Meter," a project managed by its Quantum Technology Innovation Hub aimed at advancing quantum sensor technology. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on diffraction apparatus, with an estimated budget of £64,000 excluding VAT. The project is currently in the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 16 September 2020 and concluding on 20 November 2020. The tender was published on 17 August 2020, and the deadline for submissions was 27 August 2020, while the award notice was published on 21 September 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in optical measurement technology and related services. Given the project's technical specifications, businesses with expertise in advanced optical instruments, calibration services, and supply chain capabilities for scientific instrumentation will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such contracts can help these firms not only secure revenue but also establish a foothold in the growing quantum technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF WAVELENGTH METER TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Notice Description

The Quantum Technology Innovation Hub (QTIH) at the University of Birmingham is part of the Quantum Hub for Sensors and Metrology. We are looking to procure a wavelength meter capable of the following: Specifications * Absolute accuracy <= 2 MHz * Resolution <= 1 MHz * Measurement range: 440 - 1,080 nm * Acquisition speed >= 200 Hz * Number of channel >= 6 * FC/APC fibre connector * External calibration * Linewidth measurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe7c4b8c-a564-4b47-a694-dc4a385cf10d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c1a1bf-c98f-4ec5-a59d-1bd17c325d4f
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
Other - Open Tender - Non OJEU
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,647 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,647 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2020 - 20 Nov 2020 1-6 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Kseniya Samsonik
Contact Email
k.samsonik@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGHFINESSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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