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title: "Single Photon Detector"
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# Single Photon Detector

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6761dda-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

NPL Management Ltd is seeking tenders for the provision of a superconducting single photon detector (SSPD) with associated time correlated single-photon counting (TCSPC) electronics. This open tender, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is specifically for a 2-channel, fibre-coupled fast, low dark count SSPD. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 30th June 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 8th July 2016 and will run until 8th July 2017, with an estimated contract value of £82,000 originating from Teddington, London.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of optical and laboratory equipment, particularly those that specialise in high-tech electronics. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that can deliver innovative solutions in photon detection technologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance their business growth, expand their capabilities, and establish them as key players in a niche market.

## Notice

NPL wish to procure a 'superconducting single photon detector (SSPD) with time correlated single-photon counting (TCSPC) electronics'. The winning bid must be for the provision of a 2-channel, fibre coupled, fast, low dark count SSPD at c.810 +/- 10nm, with closed cycle cryo-refrigerator and TCSPC. This opportunity will be run a an open full tender procedure through the Due North Pro Contract e-procurement portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed61aa51-7ec3-4478-8dcd-f20fc87ee3e2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2016 - 8 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,000 |
| 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 | NPL MANAGEMENT LTD |
| 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

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed61aa51-7ec3-4478-8dcd-f20fc87ee3e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed61aa51-7ec3-4478-8dcd-f20fc87ee3e2
  26th May 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3bec813c-9b21-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

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