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title: "GB-Newport: CSAC2304 Single Photon Detection System"
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# GB-Newport: CSAC2304 Single Photon Detection System

Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS (CSA) CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecb7262c-5586-4b9c-aeed-756ed0b94dc7

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## Summary

The Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult is inviting tenders for the procurement of a Single Photon Detection System in Newport, Wales. This procurement falls under the engineering-related scientific and technical services category. The tender, with an estimated value of £500,000, is currently in the 'Open procedure' stage. The deadline for tender submissions is 31st January 2024, with the contract period scheduled to run from 31st March 2024 to 31st August 2024.

This opportunity created by CSA Catapult is ideal for businesses specialising in quantum technologies, photonics, and engineering services. Companies with expertise in developing superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors and quantum photonics integrated chips would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process aims to support the quantum industry by providing testing services and accelerating development cycles for quantum technologies.

## Notice

CSA Catapult would like to explore the capabilities of identifying and measuring individual photons of light. The main detector to be used is the superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (SNSPD). Single photon detection is crucial for various quantum applications due to the fundamental nature of quantum mechanics and the unique properties of individual photons. CSA Catapult would like to explore this capability to support the development of quantum photonics integrated chips (QPICs) and provide testing services to customers, speeding up the development cycle for the entire quantum industry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d50dea8-2779-4b66-9f98-babaed7b361d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS (CSA) CATAPULT |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8BE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2024 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d50dea8-2779-4b66-9f98-babaed7b361d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d50dea8-2779-4b66-9f98-babaed7b361d
  15th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=835292770
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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