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title: "University of Southampton Contract Award for the Provision of a Photonic Wafer Scale Testing Instrument"
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# University of Southampton Contract Award for the Provision of a Photonic Wafer Scale Testing Instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35e5f646-2cb5-4be6-9f57-c429a5a1e5fa

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## Summary

The University of Southampton recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of a Photonic Wafer Scale Testing Instrument." This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The contract, valued at £217,500, was awarded to ficonTEC Service GmbH, with the contract period commencing on 3rd October 2017 and concluding on 2nd October 2020. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender was active until 16th February 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in high-tech optical and photonic equipment. Businesses with expertise in providing advanced laboratory instruments and related services would be particularly well-positioned to engage in future tenders of this nature. The collaboration between the University of Southampton’s Silicon Photonics Group and industrial partners further underlines the potential for innovative companies to contribute to cutting-edge research and development in this field.

## Notice

Photonic wafer-scale testing system is required by Silicon Photonics Group at the University of Southampton for research activities. As one of the leading research team, the Silicon Photonics group has made a significant contribution in the field of silicon photonics most notably in waveguides, optical modulators, grating couplers, optical filters and switches. Collaborations with a number of industrial and academic institutions have been established. The testing system will be targeted to work with 8-inch wafers. Both passive and active photonic devices would be fabricated on the wafer. Apart from all those optical I/O mentioned above, high-speed electrical I/O would also be required. It may carry signals up to 50 Gb/s. Full details of the technical specification requirements were detailed within the Invitation to Tender document set.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d00d083-68af-4fcd-b4cf-93a18991e901 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2017 - 2 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £217,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £217,500 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FICONTEC SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2017 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d00d083-68af-4fcd-b4cf-93a18991e901

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d00d083-68af-4fcd-b4cf-93a18991e901
  6th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.ac.uk

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