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title: "Optical Reference System"
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# Optical Reference System

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f4bad47-ee99-4882-a380-b26a8d081921

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Optical Reference System was conducted by Durham University, a prominent educational institution located in Durham, England. The tender, initiated on October 12, 2018, has a total value of £141,850 and was completed with an award granted to Menlo Systems GMBH on September 14, 2018. This open procurement method was launched on August 1, 2018, and falls under the category of optical instruments, specifically designed to enhance research in quantum technology through a strontium laser cooling apparatus.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the optical instruments sector, particularly those specialising in innovative technologies related to scientific equipment and research. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for such contracts are typically mid- to large-scale suppliers with experience in delivering sophisticated technology solutions, especially within academic and research environments. The successful supplier, Menlo Systems GMBH, exemplifies the types of firms that can engage with higher education institutions for collaborative research and development projects.

## Notice

The required Optical Reference System is to work alongside an existing strontium laser cooling apparatus located within the physics department. It will be used to deliver research in the area of quantum enhanced lattice clocks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d21babb-01bd-4659-adae-ade4460c4597 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,850 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENLO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2018 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d21babb-01bd-4659-adae-ade4460c4597

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d21babb-01bd-4659-adae-ade4460c4597
  16th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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