--- title: "Invitation To Tender Upgrade of SNSPD System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ad12d54-151f-4a72-bec2-4f0411fed826" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ad12d54-151f-4a72-bec2-4f0411fed826" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ad12d54-151f-4a72-bec2-4f0411fed826.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ad12d54-151f-4a72-bec2-4f0411fed826.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2018-11-15" --- # Invitation To Tender Upgrade of SNSPD System Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ad12d54-151f-4a72-bec2-4f0411fed826 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ad12d54-151f-4a72-bec2-4f0411fed826) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ad12d54-151f-4a72-bec2-4f0411fed826.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently conducting an open procurement process for an Invitation to Tender for the upgrade of its existing SNSPD system, which is vital for quantum photonics metrology. The tender is classified under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and is set to close on 17th December 2018. The upgrade is expected to facilitate the capability to add additional detectors in the future while ensuring compatibility with high-speed quantum key distribution system testing. The project will take place in Teddington, London, with the contract start date anticipated for 30th January 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of quantum technology, photonics, and laboratory equipment manufacturing. Companies that specialise in high-tech equipment design and production, particularly those with a focus on detectors and quantum systems, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as NPL is keen to engage with a diverse range of suppliers to drive innovation in this cutting-edge industry. ## Notice The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is to upgrade its existing SNSPD system which is used for quantum photonics metrology. The upgrade will make use of NPL's existing cryostat, and provide 4 detectors to cover the spectral range from 600 nm to 950 nm (the spectral region where single-photon emission from NV- centres, 2D materials and quantum dots occur), plus 4 detectors to cover the 1310 nm - 1550 nm telecom bands (important for quantum communications and single-photon emission). NPL wishes be able to add up to 8 detectors at a later date; the upgrade shall provide the electrical feedthroughs required for these detectors, and not preclude (e.g. by limiting space) the addition of these detectors. Testing of high-speed QKD systems requires detectors with low jitter, as well as low after-pulsing and dark-count rates and high detection efficiency. Low jitter and high detection efficiency is also essential to characterise prospective single- and entangled-photon sources. 4 channels are required for 4-fold coincidence measurements to determine photon-number statistics. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid. https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b439c8-5e24-4bc3-b8c5-814b0479aa2d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jan 2019 - 30 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 15 Nov 2018 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b439c8-5e24-4bc3-b8c5-814b0479aa2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b439c8-5e24-4bc3-b8c5-814b0479aa2d 15th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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