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title: "Provision of a Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) System"
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# Provision of a Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40181476-09f8-4af8-ad03-d3b74a2b1791

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## Summary

The University of York is seeking suppliers for the provision of a Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) system, specifically an encrypted 100Gb/s link between the University of Cambridge and BT research laboratories located in Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, UK. The tender is currently at the Award stage, with a published contract value of £370,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The contract period is set to commence from 3rd April 2017, extending until 2nd April 2020. The deadline for submissions was 16th March 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the optical networking and laboratory equipment sectors, particularly those that specialise in advanced data transmission technologies, encryption solutions, and optical systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can leverage their innovative capabilities to fulfil the complex requirements of this contract. Companies with experience in delivering high-performance communication systems, especially those capable of integrating Quantum Key Distribution technologies, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

The University requires the provision of an encrypted 100Gb/s DWDM link between the University of Cambridge and BT research laboratories at Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich UK. The equipment required for this link must be capable of accepting and using AES256 encryption keys provided and frequently updated from commercially available Quantum Key Distribution systems. Further details, including tender documentation, can be found on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4334f28a-a8f6-4adc-8ba9-53e194102cf6 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2017 - 23 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £370,000 |
| 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 YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5BR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVA OPTICAL NETWORKING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 May 2017 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4334f28a-a8f6-4adc-8ba9-53e194102cf6
- 13 Feb 2017 at 17:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c7da4a-97fc-4086-a97d-4c568f29a22b
- 13 Feb 2017 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c7da4a-97fc-4086-a97d-4c568f29a22b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4334f28a-a8f6-4adc-8ba9-53e194102cf6
  25th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c7da4a-97fc-4086-a97d-4c568f29a22b
  13th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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