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title: "Award for PURCH1605 Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD) System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000545975"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2018-11-27"
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# Award for PURCH1605 Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD) System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000545975

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking suppliers through an open procedure for the procurement of a Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD) System, documented under tender ID PURCH1605. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £173,630, signed on 19th September 2018. The delivery location for the goods is Glasgow and the procurement category falls under goods in the education sector. The tender process began on 8th June 2018, with a submission deadline initially set for 28th June 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and educational sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced detection technologies or related fields. Companies with expertise in developing or supplying high-tech scientific instrumentation would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, suppliers with a strong track record in public sector contracts and relevant insurance coverages will be particularly favoured given the stated minimum insurance requirements for bidders.

## Notice

Award notice for PURCH1605 Provision of a Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD) System.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award notice for PURCH1605 Provision of a Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD) System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338277 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £173,630 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SINGLE QUANTUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338277
- 8 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321471

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321471&idx=5
  8th June 2018 - PURCH1605-Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services.docx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321471&idx=6
  8th June 2018 - PURCH1605-Non-compliance template.rtf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321471&idx=1
  8th June 2018 - PURCH1605 Tender.rtf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321471&idx=2
  8th June 2018 - PURCH1605 ESPD Qualification .xlsx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321471&idx=3
  8th June 2018 - PURCH1605 SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME - CODE OF CONDUCT_B.docx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321471&idx=4
  8th June 2018 - PURCH1605 Whole Life Cost Model .xls
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321471
  PURCH1605 Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD) System - PURCH1605 Provision of a Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD) System. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338277
  Award for PURCH1605 Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD) System - Award notice for PURCH1605 Provision of a Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector (SNSPD) System.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545975

## Provenance

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