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title: "THZ Source Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-129191"
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buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-02-16"
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# THZ Source Equipment

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-129191

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## Summary

The Cardiff University has awarded a contract for the provision of THZ Source Equipment to Toptica Photonics AG. The procurement process was initiated by Cardiff University, aiming to procure goods falling under the mainProcurementCategory of goods. The requirement involved acquiring a frequency-domain THz spectroscopy platform with specific functionalities related to characterizing the spectral performance of superconducting detector arrays within a defined frequency range.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in spectroscopy devices to provide innovative solutions to Cardiff University. The successful bidder, Toptica Photonics AG, secured the contract, signalling opportunities for collaboration in supplying advanced equipment to academic institutions. Businesses adept at developing high-performance spectroscopy technologies stand to benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes in the future.

## Notice

Cardiff University School of Physics and Astronomy require a frequency-domain THz spectroscopy platform that can cover the frequency range 0.1 - 1.2 THz for the characterisation of the spectral performance of thin-film superconducting detector arrays. The required system should be able to provide high dynamic range, without the requirement for cooled detector systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129191 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOPTICA PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2023 at 16:42 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129191

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers

## Provenance

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