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title: "18 Third generation triaxial zero ambient field optically pumped magnetometers."
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# 18 Third generation triaxial zero ambient field optically pumped magnetometers.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a930d5df-b2b1-435f-877a-b4ca6cc8e0f0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, which has awarded a contract for the supply of 18 third-generation triaxial ambient field optically pumped magnetometers. This procurement falls under the industry category of magnetometer geophysical instruments and is located in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action and was completed on 24th February 2022, with the contract valued at £103,720.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in geophysical instruments, especially those with expertise in innovative sensor technology. Businesses that can offer similar products or have developed partnerships in research and development may find this contract aligns well with their competencies, potentially positioning them favourably for future collaborations with academic institutions and research organisations.

## Notice

QuSpin is a long term collaborator with SPMIC in the development of OPM MEG. Over the past 6 years, SPMIC has worked with QuSpin both as a formal project partner and informally in a trusted end-user / developer relationship. This has resulted in QuSpin developing their OPM technology over several generations with end-user input from SPMIC, and SPMIC receiving OPMs developed to meet the needs of the OPM MEG system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e36ba6b-a604-4f0b-ac58-86fbf5cfc470 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2022 - 24 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,720 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUSPIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38260000 - Magnetometer geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e36ba6b-a604-4f0b-ac58-86fbf5cfc470

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e36ba6b-a604-4f0b-ac58-86fbf5cfc470
  5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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