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title: "Single Photon Detectors"
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# Single Photon Detectors

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae58eac9-6e9f-4b36-8964-8d5e31816b76

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for "Single Photon Detectors" under a direct procurement method. This contract falls under the industry category "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)" (CPV: 38000000) and pertains to a location in Brighton, England (postcode BN1 9RH). The procurement process has moved to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 15 January 2025. The contract period begins on 17 January 2025 and ends on 16 January 2026. The procurement action was a single tender action below the threshold, indicating a streamlined process for a specific need with a total contract value of £44,686.35.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in high-precision laboratory equipment supply. Given the direct award method, businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those with innovative and niche products like Single Photon Detectors, have excellent chances to compete in such specialised procurements. This award to Photon Spot Inc. highlights the potential for international suppliers to provide highly technical goods, enabling growth in niche markets and fostering partnerships with prominent educational institutions like the University of Sussex.

## Notice

Single Photon Detectors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e477436-7d71-4224-878d-351eb06ec732 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,686 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,686 |
| 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 SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTON SPOT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e477436-7d71-4224-878d-351eb06ec732

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e477436-7d71-4224-878d-351eb06ec732
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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