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title: "Supply of a Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) System"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-159468"
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buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# Supply of a Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) System

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-159468

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## Summary

Swansea University is conducting a tender for the supply of a Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) System, focused on supporting research in semiconductor materials, photonics, and quantum technology. The equipment will be installed at Bay Campus, Swansea, with the procurement categorised under "goods" in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. The tender is currently at the stage where submissions are invited, ending on 13 January 2026 at noon, with the award period concluding on 30 January 2026. Interested vendors should express interest through eTenderwales and note that the process is open, requiring registration if not already done.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of laboratory and measuring instruments, particularly those with expertise in photon detection systems. Companies in the fields of semiconductors and photonics research can leverage this opportunity for business growth by collaborating with Swansea University to contribute to cutting-edge research in quantum technology. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide array of businesses to partake, provided they meet the technical requirements and can deliver high-quality precision equipment within stipulated timelines. This can foster new partnerships and increase market presence in the academic and scientific sectors.

## Notice

The TCSPC system aims to support SU's research areas in semiconductor materials and devices, photonics and quantum technology, and researchers from various departments (including EEE, CISM and Chemistry). The system measures the carrier dynamics through the transient photoluminescence down to the single-photon level. The system will be installed at Bay Campus.The TCSPC system is a very special photon detection system, which cannot be split into lots offered by different providers.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159468 This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_122080 within the appropriate area(WA Ref:159468)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159468 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:16 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159468

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159468
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk/

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