Published date: 30 January 2024

This notice was replaced on 21 March 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 21 March 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Electrotechnical equipment - 31730000

  • Detection apparatus - 38431000

  • Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 71350000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

tender_410267/1308547

Published date

30 January 2024

Closing date

22 February 2024

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

11 March 2024

Contract end date

31 October 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Quantum Technologies Innovation Centre (QTIC) at the University of Bristol provides SMEs, students, researchers and industry with facilities and equipment to support innovation in Quantum and related technologies. Most of our members are developing silicon chips, including integrated photonics systems. We maintain a pool of equipment which is available for users to rent on a flexible basis. We focus on providing equipment that is likely to be in demand by current and future members.

The equipment required is 2 single photon detectors to support the development of quantum technologies including Quantum Key Distribution, Quantum Computing, Quantum Networking and Quantum Imaging. The equipment will be used by a variety of users, so ease of use and robustness are important.


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About the buyer

Address

4th Floor, Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane
Bristol
BS1 5DS
England

Telephone

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Email

yi19222@bristol.ac.uk