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title: "1473/216/YE Superconducting nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD) - AWARD"
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# 1473/216/YE Superconducting nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD) - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bac7d79-e47b-466f-b1b4-e1d3fee2ebb3

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is currently involved in the awarding stage of a public procurement process for a Superconducting nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD) on behalf of its Department of Physics and Astronomy. This procurement is classified under goods and falls within the detection and analysis apparatus industry category. The award was published on 23rd November 2016, and the contract is slated to run from 24th November 2016 to 22nd November 2018. The procurement method used has not been explicitly specified, but it is a non-E.U. open exercise, and interested parties were required to submit their bids by 31st October 2016 at noon UK time. The tender documents were made available through the University's e-tendering system in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in developing or supplying advanced detection and analysis equipment. Companies that have experience with laboratory, optical, and precision instruments, as well as SMEs that can meet the technical specifications outlined in the tender documentation, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Engaging with this procurement process could enable businesses to establish valuable relationships within the academic sector, particularly in collaboration with leading institutions like the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Physics and Astronomy for a Superconducting nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD). The technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is non-E.U. open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Monday 31st October 2016 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025d1461-2fb6-4407-881f-87beb4a6cb3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2016 - 22 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SINGLE QUANTUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2016 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025d1461-2fb6-4407-881f-87beb4a6cb3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025d1461-2fb6-4407-881f-87beb4a6cb3e
  23rd November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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