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title: "Procurement of a 1 Chip Imaging System"
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# Procurement of a 1 Chip Imaging System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed6209e4-cb22-4e68-a239-2745d5da15d9

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the procurement of a 1 Chip Imaging System. The Quantum Technologies Innovation Centre at the University of Bristol, focusing on Quantum and related technologies, sought this equipment to support innovation in developing silicon chips and integrated photonics systems. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract period running from March 20, 2024, to December 31, 2027, valued at GBP 99,492.22. The buying organisation is the University of Bristol, located in Bristol, England. The main procurement category is goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This tender opportunity to provide a 1 Chip Imaging System by the University of Bristol is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector, particularly those involved in detection apparatus and microscopes, are well-suited to compete. The contract period offers potential for long-term business growth and collaboration, with the University of Bristol aiming to accelerate innovative product development through the provision of critical equipment to its members. Interested parties should note the tender closing deadline of February 22, 2024, and leverage this opportunity to support their business expansion and innovation efforts.

## Notice

The Quantum Technologies Innovation Centre (QTIC) at the University of Bristol provides SMEs, students, researchers and industry with facilities and equipment to support innovation in Quantum and related technologies. Most of our members are developing silicon chips, including integrated photonics systems. We maintain a pool of equipment which is available for users to rent on a flexible basis. We focus on providing equipment that is likely to be in demand by current and future members. The required equipment is a single imaging system to enable the inspection of silicon chips and similar samples. It is intended to allow users to image features, including defects, on chips as a critical part of the R&D process, ultimately accelerating the progression of innovative new products to impact.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54cd3673-4dce-4d00-9c75-3a7ee4eb2acc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,492 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVIDENT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38431000 - Detection apparatus
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2024 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54cd3673-4dce-4d00-9c75-3a7ee4eb2acc
- 30 Jan 2024 at 18:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb776a9-d6eb-412e-979c-829ce7bc1d7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54cd3673-4dce-4d00-9c75-3a7ee4eb2acc
  21st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb776a9-d6eb-412e-979c-829ce7bc1d7f
  30th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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