Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Hydroen Maser to the University of Birmingham

Contract summary

Industry

• Electronic timekeeping systems - 31711300

• Microwave equipment - 31711422

Location of contract

B15 2TT

Value of contract

£242,300

Procurement reference

SC8641/20

Published date

7 January 2021

Closing date

19 October 2020

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

10 December 2020

Contract end date

30 April 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

The quantum technology transfer centre at the University of Birmingham, as part of the quantum hub for metrology and sensors, has contracted for a hydrogen maser:

• At least one 10MHz output
• At least one pulse per second (PPS) output
• All outputs to be 50 Ohm impedance
• Integrated battery power supply able to power the unit for greater than 12 hours in the event of mains power failure
• Stability of <1E-13 at 1 seconds averaging time
• Stability of <2E-15 at 10,000 seconds averaging time
• Phase noise -120dBc/Hz or better at 1Hz offset, -150dBc/Hz or better at 1kHz offset
• Magnetic sensitivity <2E-14 per gauss
• Temperature sensitivity of <1E-15 per degree Celsius
• Operational lifetime of 20 years or greater
• Remote monitoring via platform agnostic computer interface.
• Warranty period of >3years
• Powered by standards UK plug and mains.

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Award information

Awarded date

7 December 2020

Contract start date

10 December 2020

Contract end date

30 April 2021

Total value of contract

£242,300

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

T4 Science SA

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About the buyer

Contact name

Susanna Ting

Address

Edgbaston
BIRMINGHAM
B152TT
England

Email

S.Y.Ting@bham.ac.uk