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title: "SUPPLY OF QUANTUM STABILISATION PLATFORM FOR THE MOTION CONTROL OF QUANTUM GRAVIMETER SYSTEMS - UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# SUPPLY OF QUANTUM STABILISATION PLATFORM FOR THE MOTION CONTROL OF QUANTUM GRAVIMETER SYSTEMS - UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c51d3783-30ea-4e95-8a3a-70d04f517494

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is conducting a procurement process for the supply of a quantum stabilisation platform intended for the motion control of quantum gravimeter systems. This tender, identified as SC8590/20, falls under the goods category, specifically within the computer control system industry. The bidding period ended on 11th September 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 4th November 2020 and run until 31st August 2021. The overall budget for this contract is capped at £300,000, excluding VAT, which includes delivery, training, manuals, and warranties, with funding potentially supported by the European Regional Development Fund or equivalent bodies.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced technology and quantum systems, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions in motion control and vibration isolation techniques. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and development, especially in areas relating to computer control systems, may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Competing firms should demonstrate their ability to support the University of Birmingham's objectives with strong project proposals and relevant experience in similar projects within the research and academic sectors.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham invited tenders for supply of a quantum stabilisation platform for the motion control of quantum gravimeter systems. The stabilisation platform workstation will form part of a physical demonstrator, i.e. facilities created as part of the Quantum Technologies Hub - the EPSRC funded project. This will be used to ensure vertical alignment of an atom interferometer quantum sensor during mobile operation & provide vibration isolation so that the sensor doesn't exceed its dynamic range. The equipment is an essential integral part of the sensor suite to be used in the real-world map-matching activity. The requested equipment will be integrated into the field-capable gravity gradiometer. Overall budget for this item is up to PS300,000.00 excluding VAT, including delivery to the University of Birmingham, training and manuals and warranties over the length of the Quantum Technologies Hub grant i.e. 30th November 2024. P a g e | 3 This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bc69ec-d1fa-42f3-9e09-89a728fa10f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,230 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,230 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTER CONTROLLED SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 48151000 - Computer control system
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2020 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bc69ec-d1fa-42f3-9e09-89a728fa10f1
- 17 Aug 2020 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3749b54-6553-4ea6-a9ed-2a4625f2457d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bc69ec-d1fa-42f3-9e09-89a728fa10f1
  16th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3749b54-6553-4ea6-a9ed-2a4625f2457d
  17th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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