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Quantum Detector

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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16 Jul 2025 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University, a sub-central public authority, has completed the procurement of a quantum detector under legal provisions outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process was managed through a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition, and was awarded to Photon Technology Italy SRL. Located in Nottingham, UK, the procurement falls under the industry category of goods, with an emphasis on measuring instruments (CPV 38300000). The contract commenced on 24th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 23rd October 2026, having been officially signed on 24th June 2025.

This tender offers good opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Photon Technology Italy SRL, which secured the contract. Businesses operating in the field of measuring instruments and related technologies could find similar procurement processes advantageous, especially those inclined towards direct procurement methods. The established relationship with Nottingham Trent University can potentially lead to future collaboration opportunities, promoting business expansion within the UK higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Quantum Detector

Notice Description

The procurement of a quantum detector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056021
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040439-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sarah Turton
Contact Email
ntuprocurement@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44(0)7789922528

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTON TECHNOLOGY ITALY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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