---
title: "Quantum Detector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056021"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-07-16"
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# Quantum Detector

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056021

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University, a sub-central public authority, has completed the procurement of a quantum detector under legal provisions outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process was managed through a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition, and was awarded to Photon Technology Italy SRL. Located in Nottingham, UK, the procurement falls under the industry category of goods, with an emphasis on measuring instruments (CPV 38300000). The contract commenced on 24th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 23rd October 2026, having been officially signed on 24th June 2025.

This tender offers good opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Photon Technology Italy SRL, which secured the contract. Businesses operating in the field of measuring instruments and related technologies could find similar procurement processes advantageous, especially those inclined towards direct procurement methods. The established relationship with Nottingham Trent University can potentially lead to future collaboration opportunities, promoting business expansion within the UK higher education sector.

## Notice

The procurement of a quantum detector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040439-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,995 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTON TECHNOLOGY ITALY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 09:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040439-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040439-2025
  16th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ntu.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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