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title: "Quantum Cold Rubidium Microwave Atomic Clock"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-11-17"
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# Quantum Cold Rubidium Microwave Atomic Clock

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adcad088-b1d4-4773-a264-0525876f92a2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Provision of Quantum Cold Rubidium Microwave Atomic Clock Assessment. The contract, valued at £105,446.65 in GBP, was awarded to The University of Strathclyde. The contract period runs from 17th November 2023 to 19th May 2024. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold). The tender period ended on 7th November 2023. The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, issued this contract in the services category.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing Microwave equipment services. Companies well-suited to compete in this procurement process include those with expertise in high-precision scientific equipment or firms offering advanced technological solutions in the field. As the contract has been awarded, potential suppliers should monitor similar future tenders from the Ministry of Defence to explore further business growth opportunities.

## Notice

Contract award notice for Provision of Quantum Cold Rubidium Microwave Atomic Clock Assessment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a705a330-bd96-457e-8edc-04f68329e537 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2023 - 19 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,446 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,446 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31711422 - Microwave equipment

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a705a330-bd96-457e-8edc-04f68329e537

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a705a330-bd96-457e-8edc-04f68329e537
  17th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aca44e58-35ec-4c24-b533-67bb84a24373
  n/a

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