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title: "Integrated Optics Circuit"
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# Integrated Optics Circuit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-380c6bf0-a1de-46f0-a117-81373aa3c0f1

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for the "Integrated Optics Circuit" project under the CPV classification "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments". This tender involved the purchase of two photonics devices with a total value of £102,000. The tender commenced on May 3, 2023, with a contract period starting on August 14, 2023, and ending on August 14, 2026. The University of Exeter located in Exeter, United Kingdom, initiated this open procedure tender, providing opportunities for SMEs to participate in the goods procurement process.

Businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry, particularly SMEs, will find growth opportunities with the University of Exeter's recently awarded contract for the "Integrated Optics Circuit" project. With a contract value of £102,000, this procurement presents a chance for suppliers specialising in photonics devices to engage in the development of the BIFROST instrument. The University's commitment to sourcing this technology offers a significant business opportunity for suppliers looking to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in photonics and optical instruments.

## Notice

The optical interferometry group in the department of Physics and Astronomy is undertaking the development BIFROST, a new instrument for the Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI). As part of this development process the group is procuring two photonics devices, each containing two Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) to function as the beam combining device within the BIFROST instrument. This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 101003096).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d517da07-24f9-46f7-9c0e-9641c5ca3e03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,000 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEEM PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2023 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d517da07-24f9-46f7-9c0e-9641c5ca3e03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d517da07-24f9-46f7-9c0e-9641c5ca3e03
  12th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=67064&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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