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title: "Microscopic Spectrometer"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# Microscopic Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80700415-b1a4-490d-9f02-c91ed67c341d

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is conducting a public procurement process for a Microscopic Spectrometer, aimed at enhancing research capabilities in nanophotonics and photonic metamaterials at their Optoelectronics Research Centre. This open tender, classified under measuring instruments (CPV code 38300000), has a total value of £150,000 and a minimum value of £140,000. The procurement period is currently active, with the tender closing on 12th February 2020. The successful delivery location will be in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period is set to commence from 2nd March 2020 to 2nd March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of advanced measurement instruments and research equipment. Companies that specialise in developing integrated systems for photonics and optical technologies would find this tender particularly relevant. With the contract spanning over six years, businesses capable of long-term support and innovation in their products could greatly benefit, aligning their solutions with the University’s cutting-edge research objectives.

## Notice

Formed in 1989 as an Interdisciplinary Research Centre, the University's Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) is one of the world's leading institutes for photonics research. For research in the field of nanophotonics and photonic metamaterials, the ORC has a requirement to procure a Microscopic Spectrometer. All proposals should include delivery of the unit (as a single, fully-integrated system).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6e36bdb-efdf-4e5c-9298-2f8d8970bbc3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2020 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6e36bdb-efdf-4e5c-9298-2f8d8970bbc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6e36bdb-efdf-4e5c-9298-2f8d8970bbc3
  15th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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