Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
CSA Catapult
Imperial Park, Celtic Way
NEWPORT
NP10 8BE
UK
Contact person: Joe Wightman
Telephone: +44 1633988499
E-mail: joe.wightman@csa.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.csa.catapult.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://csa.catapult.org.uk/
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
www.Delta-esourcing.com
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Research & Development
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
CSAC2304 Single Photon Detection System
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71350000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
CSA Catapult would like to explore the capabilities of identifying and measuring individual photons of light. The main detector to be used is the superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (SNSPD).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
160 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
WALES
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
CSA Catapult would like to explore the capabilities of identifying and measuring individual photons of light. The main detector to be used is the superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (SNSPD).
Single photon detection is crucial for various quantum applications due to the fundamental nature of quantum mechanics and the unique properties of individual photons. CSA Catapult would like to explore this capability to support the development of quantum photonics integrated chips (QPICs) and provide testing services to customers, speeding up the development cycle for the entire quantum industry.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
160 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 3
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9822MVK362
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
14/02/2024
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
29/02/2024
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
<a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-NEWPORT:-Engineering-related-scientific-and-technical-services./9822MVK362" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-NEWPORT:-Engineering-related-scientific-and-technical-services./9822MVK362</a>
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
<a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9822MVK362" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9822MVK362</a>
GO Reference: GO-2024110-PRO-24927979
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/01/2024