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Purchase of Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector Array

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University has completed the procurement process for the Purchase of Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector Array. The university, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK, initiated a limited tender for the acquisition of goods related to research in the education sector. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The key date for the contract award was on 1st March 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the education and technology sectors, especially those offering superconducting nanowire single-photon detector arrays. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Photon Spot Inc. being the supplier awarded the contract. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality nanowire detector arrays with specific technical capabilities can find potential for growth through similar research-focused tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector Array

Notice Description

Purchase of Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector Array

Lot Information

Lot 1

Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with Photon Spot Incorporated for the supply, delivery of a Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector Array. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

Procurement Information

A scoping exercise was conducted by end user within the University's School of Engineering & Physical Sciences with findings drawn that the Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector Array from Photon Spot Incorporated meets all of the specification of requirements to enable the research to be conducted. The Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector Array delivers a free-space coupled imaging focal plane array of greater or equal to an 8x8 superconducting nanowire single-photon detector with timing capability. The detector performance is greater than 70% detection efficiency and less than 100ps jitter at full-width half maximum. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000724433
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473900
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£530,736 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513704

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTON SPOT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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