Tender

Supply of a Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) System

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is conducting a tender for the supply of a Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) System, focused on supporting research in semiconductor materials, photonics, and quantum technology. The equipment will be installed at Bay Campus, Swansea, with the procurement categorised under "goods" in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. The tender is currently at the stage where submissions are invited, ending on 13 January 2026 at noon, with the award period concluding on 30 January 2026. Interested vendors should express interest through eTenderwales and note that the process is open, requiring registration if not already done.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of laboratory and measuring instruments, particularly those with expertise in photon detection systems. Companies in the fields of semiconductors and photonics research can leverage this opportunity for business growth by collaborating with Swansea University to contribute to cutting-edge research in quantum technology. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide array of businesses to partake, provided they meet the technical requirements and can deliver high-quality precision equipment within stipulated timelines. This can foster new partnerships and increase market presence in the academic and scientific sectors.

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Notice Title

Supply of a Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) System

Notice Description

The TCSPC system aims to support SU's research areas in semiconductor materials and devices, photonics and quantum technology, and researchers from various departments (including EEE, CISM and Chemistry). The system measures the carrier dynamics through the transient photoluminescence down to the single-photon level. The system will be installed at Bay Campus.The TCSPC system is a very special photon detection system, which cannot be split into lots offered by different providers.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159468 This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_122080 within the appropriate area(WA Ref:159468)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159468
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159468
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Kath Dunseath
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792205678

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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