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title: "GB-Bath: Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector System"
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# GB-Bath: Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4944e438-aa32-431d-a4fb-321216280390

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## Summary

The University of Bath is seeking a multi-channel superconducting nanowire single photon detector (SNSPD) system for research purposes. The procurement process, identified by the tender ID BIP817671731, is in the open procedure stage. The contract period runs from November 26, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with a tender period deadline of November 10, 2023. The procurement falls under the goods category and is located in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in supplying detection apparatus to the University of Bath. Companies involved in quantum technologies, photonics, and detection systems would be well-suited to compete. With a contract value of GBP 500,000, this tender offers a potential for business growth for suppliers of superconducting nanowire single photon detector systems and related technologies.

## Notice

The Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials at the University of Bath requires a multi-channel superconducting nanowire single photon detector (SNSPD) system for research across a diverse user base. Investigators will be using this system in conjunction with various experiments including quantum memories, single-photon frequency converters, single-photon sources, quantum information processing and metrology, nonlinear optical characterisation tools, and investigations of 2D materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c4cc17-74f4-4bf5-9e09-7f821b21b7de |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38431000 - Detection apparatus

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c4cc17-74f4-4bf5-9e09-7f821b21b7de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c4cc17-74f4-4bf5-9e09-7f821b21b7de
  20th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-Superconducting-Nanowire-Single-Photon-Detector-System/JQ22R4CKSQ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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