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title: "CSAC2304 Single Photon Detection System"
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# CSAC2304 Single Photon Detection System

Buyer: CSA CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042c1d

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## Summary

The contract titled "CSAC2304 Single Photon Detection System" is currently in the "active" stage and is being procured by CSA Catapult, a public contracting authority based in Newport, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "Engineering-related scientific and technical services" category. The value of the contract is £160,000. The main objective of the procurement is to explore the capabilities of identifying and measuring individual photons of light using the superconducting nanowire single-photon detector.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in engineering-related scientific and technical services, to compete for a contract with CSA Catapult. The procurement method is an open procedure with written submissions required by February 14, 2024. The tender presents a 90-day contract period with no renewal options. Interested businesses can visit the Delta eSourcing portal for more information and submit their proposals online. The procurement aims to support the development of quantum photonics integrated chips (QPICs) and provide testing services to customers in the quantum industry.

## 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).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9822MVK362

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000852-2024 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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

- 10 Jan 2024 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000852-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Delta-esourcing.com
- http://www.csa.catapult.org.uk
- https://csa.catapult.org.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9822MVK362
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-NEWPORT:-Engineering-related-scientific-and-technical-services./9822MVK362

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